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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
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
CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
After narrowing down a list of famous people in and outside the business world, Blumberg and his team settled on 15 names, including Buffett, Oprah Winfrey, and the late Steve Jobs.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
In 2020, the older foundation filed a lawsuit against the newer one over the rights to Rudolph’s estate, which was settled on confidential terms in 2023.
—Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 13 Jan. 2026
If you’re settled within yourself, creative ideas can catch fire with your team.
—Karen Hinds, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2026
The transfer of ownership was settled in November and the total purchase price was $675,000, $607 per square foot.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
But friends who settled in America urged them to move across the Atlantic, where the training facilities were better and the opportunity for ice time aplenty.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Although record-breaking heat and spring-like warmth dominated the first few days of the new year, cooler — but still warmer than normal —temperatures settled in to start the first work week of 2026.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent disputes might be settled.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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
Frederick Gaudreau sent a backhand pass from the left side near the boards to Tolvanen in front, and settled the puck and beat Quick at the 1-minute mark.
—CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
After narrowing down a list of famous people in and outside the business world, Blumberg and his team settled on 15 names, including Buffett, Oprah Winfrey, and the late Steve Jobs.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
In 2020, the older foundation filed a lawsuit against the newer one over the rights to Rudolph’s estate, which was settled on confidential terms in 2023.
—Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 13 Jan. 2026
If you’re settled within yourself, creative ideas can catch fire with your team.
—Karen Hinds, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2026
The transfer of ownership was settled in November and the total purchase price was $675,000, $607 per square foot.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
But friends who settled in America urged them to move across the Atlantic, where the training facilities were better and the opportunity for ice time aplenty.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Although record-breaking heat and spring-like warmth dominated the first few days of the new year, cooler — but still warmer than normal —temperatures settled in to start the first work week of 2026.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent disputes might be settled.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for settled
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The Phillies pivoted to a reunion with veteran catcher JT Realmuto, further solidifying the sense that the team is returning with most of its star core back and looking to make a deeper playoff run next season.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Some of the morteros took thousands of years to be ground to 12 or 13 inches deep, Holton said.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Polk said the astronaut is stable but that diagnostic uncertainty in microgravity prompted NASA to err on the side of bringing the crew member back to Earth.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Treaties assume shared values, stable circumstances, and mutual benefit.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Across his catalogue, Daijo explores love, loss, longing, and resilience, universal themes filtered through a lens shaped by his mother’s courage and his international upbringing.—
Mandeep Rai,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The whiskey is non-chill filtered.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
18 Jan. 2026
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More than 200 people were killed in July 2000 when an avalanche of garbage consumed a Manila shanty town populated by several thousand scavengers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The supporting cast is populated with adenosine, olives, argan oil, and more ingredients that contribute to its redness-neutralizing, wrinkle-smoothing, and suppleness-enhancing benefits.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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After a few minutes, Ricky decided to go back to their grandparents’ home, about two blocks away.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Whichever producer decided to make this the first award of the night, good job.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
12 Jan. 2026
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The goal is to move all the disks to the last pole with them arranged in the same order—but each disk may only be placed on a larger disk, never on a smaller one.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
10 Jan. 2026
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The following month, Acebedo-Garcia arranged the details for the first shipment — 293 kilos.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
10 Jan. 2026
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Stretches of salt flats lined its shores, where flamingos perched.—
Maya Silver,
Outside,
20 Jan. 2026
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Days after the interview, one of the cards remained perched on my desk for weeks.—
Vicki Salemi,
Boston Herald,
18 Jan. 2026
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That’s due to the toy’s silicone strings' ability to reach the back of the throat and become lodged.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
22 Jan. 2026
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The organization has lodged several complaints with the FCC about alleged media bias.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Settled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settled. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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