settles (down)

present tense third-person singular of settle (down)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for settles (down)
Verb
  • As the weather cools down, layer a structured wool or suede coat over this look to balance everything out (and keep you nice and warm).
    Jessie Quinn, Flow Space, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Food Is Growing Scarce Flowers begin to fade when the weather cools, making wasps that much more motivated to forage for nectar and other sugary foods.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Autumn hushes the Codrii forest, where mushrooms push through damp soil and the air smells of woodsmoke and moss.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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“Settles (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settles%20%28down%29. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

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