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as in deep
firmly established over time
a remote village with a settled distrust of outsiders
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as in stable
having been established and usually not subject to change
settled rules that cannot be disregarded when it is convenient to do so
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as in filtered
to cause to come to rest at the bottom (as of a liquid)
the light rain will settle the dust in the air careful handling will settle the lees in the bottom of the wine bottle
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as in populated
to supply with inhabitants
the region was originally settled by farmers
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as in decided
to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute)
settled the lawsuit in favor of the defendant
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as in arranged
to come to an agreement or decision concerning the details of
settled their wedding plans without any major disagreements
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as in perched
to come to rest after descending from the air
birds settling on the branches of the maple tree
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as in lodged
to establish or place comfortably or snugly
settled the sleeping baby into her crib
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as in calmed
to free from distress or disturbance
a hot meal settled the children down
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as in contained
to gain emotional or mental control of
settled himself only with visible effort after the angry outburst
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as in paid
to give what is owed for
settle a debt
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as in determined
to make final, definite, or beyond dispute
this information should settle the question of who is right
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Recent Examples of settled
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 26 Feb. 2026
Of course the categories may overlap, but many of the young people in Astoria or Ridgewood-Bushwick have grown up in their parents’ homes in more settled parts of the city.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Erin Simkin—Netflix Advertisement Under Konner and Kaplan, Nobody Wants This has grown into a more settled and expansive show.
—Esther Zuckerman, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
Howe’s first-choice midfield of Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton was both very settled and very, very good.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026
White was also a candidate for the position during the election that ultimately settled on Howell as executive director.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
The bluebird pair arrived and settled in a tiny, ceramic, ornamental birdhouse hanging next to my backdoor.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
By then, Agwunobi was settled 3,000 miles away in sunny California at the head of a Catholic healthcare system.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
The Congolese refugee arrested arriving at work A Congolese woman settled in the Twin Cities area in November 2024 with refugee status, working in the hospitality business as the breadwinner for her husband and four children.
—Gisela Salomon, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
The parties eventually settled, which would no doubt be the best result in the Sorsby matter.
—Kevin Sherrington
feb. 27, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
And just like that, your next work outfit or brunch ensemble is settled.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2026
By 1924, Shippen settled in as the pro at Shady Rest Golf Course in Scotch Plains New Jersey, the first Black golf club in the country.
—Otis Livingston, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Jacobs launched Marc by Marc Jacobs in 2001, cementing his eventual status as a fashion mogul — and, at moments throughout his career, as a kind of enfant terrible who, as it’s shown in this documentary, has cooled down a bit, more settled and reflective in his late career.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 26 Feb. 2026
Of course the categories may overlap, but many of the young people in Astoria or Ridgewood-Bushwick have grown up in their parents’ homes in more settled parts of the city.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Erin Simkin—Netflix Advertisement Under Konner and Kaplan, Nobody Wants This has grown into a more settled and expansive show.
—Esther Zuckerman, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
Howe’s first-choice midfield of Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton was both very settled and very, very good.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
With no answers, her parents’ intense grief settled into silence, and her three brothers grew up not knowing what happened to their 3-year-old sister.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026
White was also a candidate for the position during the election that ultimately settled on Howell as executive director.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
The bluebird pair arrived and settled in a tiny, ceramic, ornamental birdhouse hanging next to my backdoor.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
By then, Agwunobi was settled 3,000 miles away in sunny California at the head of a Catholic healthcare system.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
The Congolese refugee arrested arriving at work A Congolese woman settled in the Twin Cities area in November 2024 with refugee status, working in the hospitality business as the breadwinner for her husband and four children.
—Gisela Salomon, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
The parties eventually settled, which would no doubt be the best result in the Sorsby matter.
—Kevin Sherrington
feb. 27, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
And just like that, your next work outfit or brunch ensemble is settled.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2026
By 1924, Shippen settled in as the pro at Shady Rest Golf Course in Scotch Plains New Jersey, the first Black golf club in the country.
—Otis Livingston, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for settled
Adjective
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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Working in batches, drop batter into hot oil using tablespoon or a cookie scoop, and fry, turning as needed until deep golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per batch.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Of the nine people who were shot, one person is at University of Cincinnati Medical Center in critical condition, five people are in stable condition and two have been treated and released.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
1 Mar. 2026
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The Saudis are building a future economy and need stable, predictable revenues — not a one-year windfall followed by a global slump.—
Wael Mahdi,
semafor.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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In turn, that filtered into the earnings beat.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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Eco effort Water from the lake is pumped from depths of 164 feet and filtered into the hotel’s air conditioning system to cool the rooms in summer.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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An auditorium in the Tri-Rail headquarters building next to the rail line’s Pompano Beach station was heavily populated by staff members and contractors, as well as Dech’s wife, Kathy.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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This is a twisted travelogue of sorts, each chapter devoted to a circle of hell populated by one group of sports gambling’s myriad losers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
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But after the third season, my wife and I decided to move there.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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Anyway, in yet another attempt to curtail Social Security expenditures, Congress in 1981 decided that the death benefit should be paid only to a widow or widower who was living with the deceased at the time of death, or to any minor children.—
Tom Margenau,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Bunk beds are arranged side-by-side for up to four families, frequently putting parents with young children in close quarters.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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Bunk beds are arranged side-by-side for up to four families, frequently putting parents with young children in close quarters.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Guests can also book a special and more intimate dining experience on a floating platform, perched 50 meters above a nearby river convergence.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Mayreau Beach Club & Villas stands head and shoulders above the rest as an upscale hideaway perched on a blissfully tranquil bay.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
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Instead, adventurous beachgoers can check out the remains of hundreds of shipwrecks, lodged in the desolate sand.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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The investigation's findings also come on the heels of a similar complaint lodged by a female employee in the Wilkinsburg School District, where Maluchnik had served as an interim superintendent.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Settled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settled. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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