SETTLED (DOWN) Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

settled (down)

verb

past tense of settle (down)

as in cooled

to become still and orderly settle down and get to work, please

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As the hot universe expanded and cooled, nuclear reactions produced hydrogen, helium, deuterium, and small amounts of lithium.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
The once-fierce rivalry, which accounted for five Stanley Cup titles from 1996-2002, has cooled significantly since Detroit moved to the Eastern Conference and the teams have not been competitive at the same time.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026

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settled (down)

settled (on or upon)

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