SETTLES (DOWN) Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

settles (down)

verb

present tense third-person singular of settle (down)

as in cools

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

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Best Time to Visit The best time to visit Glenwood Springs is in August and September, when the weather cools, the crowds start to disperse, and prime hot springs season begins.

— Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026
As the sun dips behind the canyon walls, the desert cools down rapidly, creating another window to head back out for a dusky hike.

— Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026

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settles (down)

settles (on or upon)

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