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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
Sam Lee, New York Times, 29 May 2026
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
Mark Johanson, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 June 2026
One of the officials told reporters a deal is possible, but unlikely to be settled on at the summit.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
The lawsuit was settled through mediation and ultimately ended in early June.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
That suit was settled in 2021, according to the Sacramento Business Journal.
—Allison Gibson, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
Endeavor has settled more than 75 lawsuits brought by Ortega’s former patients, the Tribune reported last year.
—Emily Hoerner, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Alongside the oldest bones are modern skeletons, suggesting that whale remains have settled on this spot continuously for at least 5 million years, based on the ages of the fossils, researchers reported Wednesday in the journal Nature.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
With that already settled, there had been some reports that Lively expected to be invited to the wedding.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 12 June 2026
Even today, after senior administration officials said that negotiators have largely settled the text of a memorandum of understanding, the agreement remains unsigned.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
Adjective
City’s squad had looked very settled but several players are expected to leave, including some like Nico Gonzalez and possibly Tijjani Reijnders, who only joined in the last 12-18 months.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 29 May 2026
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
Verb
Framed in native lenga wood, the rustic-chic cabins at Alto Castillo feature Mapuche textiles, wicker Chimbarongo baskets, and paintings honoring the gauchos who first settled these lands.
—Mark Johanson, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 June 2026
One of the officials told reporters a deal is possible, but unlikely to be settled on at the summit.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
The lawsuit was settled through mediation and ultimately ended in early June.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
That suit was settled in 2021, according to the Sacramento Business Journal.
—Allison Gibson, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
Endeavor has settled more than 75 lawsuits brought by Ortega’s former patients, the Tribune reported last year.
—Emily Hoerner, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Alongside the oldest bones are modern skeletons, suggesting that whale remains have settled on this spot continuously for at least 5 million years, based on the ages of the fossils, researchers reported Wednesday in the journal Nature.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
With that already settled, there had been some reports that Lively expected to be invited to the wedding.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 12 June 2026
Even today, after senior administration officials said that negotiators have largely settled the text of a memorandum of understanding, the agreement remains unsigned.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 12 June 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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Chicagoans have a deep reverence for the thick, unique pizza style, and Cornell and Stevenson said visitors from the Windy City have claimed Zelda’s is the most authentic version of the pie in California.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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One of the individuals was listed in temporary serious condition on Sunday, while the other was in stable condition.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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At a time when fossil fuel markets are driving price volatility and burdening families with higher utility bills, wind energy offers a stable, domestic source of power that is not subject to the unpredictable swings of gas prices.—
Julianna Larue,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
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The Iran war’s disruption to energy flows pushed up commodity costs, helping ease deflationary pressures that have plagued China for years — but the gains barely filtered through to consumer prices amid weak demand.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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The staff memo said water would be reclaimed, filtered and reused.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Because the wellness space is populated by the same people who share the original club, the boundaries between social life and self-care begin to dissolve.—
Nick Scott,
Robb Report,
13 June 2026
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That five-year block in 2025-26 was populated by just two regulars (Vasily Podkolzin and Matt Savoie) along with the team’s top prospect (Ike Howard).—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
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But with a growing awareness of the mental health risks posed by children spending too much time online, Starmer has decided to go further after speaking to parents and considering evidence from Australia, which brought in a ban for under-16s last year.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Then, in early 2026, after ticket sales dropped sharply, the board decided to close the center for about two years for major renovations.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Verb
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There was Asher Durand, master of the winsome glade; John Frederick Kensett, poet of still waters; and, above all, Thomas Cole, the philosopher-king of landscape, with whom an 18-year-old Church arranged to study privately.—
Susan Tallman,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
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This meal was arranged like weather.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Some of those perched atop the street poles formed circles with their arms, turning themselves into makeshift basketball hoops while people below launched shots toward them.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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The couple’s 1-year-old daughter, Frances Bean, perched on Love’s hip, outfitted in a pastel onesie.—
Quinn Moreland,
Pitchfork,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Screen Producers Australia has lodged a 22-recommendation submission to the Australian government’s National Cultural Policy consultation, putting the market power of streaming platforms over independent producers at the center of its push for structural reform.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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New Delhi lodged a diplomatic protest with Washington after three Indian sailors were killed in a US military strike on a tanker in the Gulf of Oman.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
11 June 2026
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“Settled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settled. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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