as in figures
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
the car buyer settled on that brand only after a lot of research
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for settles (on or upon)
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What's also true is that the ratings figures the NBA and NBC are promoting are highly misleading.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026 -
Rather than merely a stylish shot of Charli, the photograph by Aidan Zamiri figures musician John Cale, fashion designer Marc Jacobs, and film director Martin Scorsese, three men who in some capacity epitomize their respective fields.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
1 June 2026
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In a variable annuity, the account owner chooses how the account is invested among funds offered by the insurer.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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As Season 2 unfolds, the two young couples will be tested and separated once again by forces beyond their control, as every clan chooses a side in the rebellion.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
1 June 2026
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Now, technology decides everything.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Deborah decides to pursue treatment after all, if only to buy enough time to work a little more.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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The Apollo Gold adds green structural overlays, while the Shadow Red opts for black.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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The Surya tiny house avoids this and instead opts for a spacious single-floor interior that's well-suited to comfortable long-term living.—
Adam Williams
May 25,
New Atlas,
25 May 2026
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Other minor risks include scrotum congestion (a sense of discomfort or pressure that usually resolves over time) and sperm granuloma (a non-dangerous lump that the body usually absorbs) and pain, the clinic adds.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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When his former lover returns under the pretense of old affection and his wife edges toward betrayal, Owen resolves to write, direct, and star in a new production of his own.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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The start of the novel finds the family’s patriarch, Tomás, on the Irish peninsula with his son, Liam, engaged in a cartography expedition that is part of the greater Ordnance Survey of 1865 project.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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Fashionistas will rejoice at Zingara Vintage, which caters to serious collectors, with racks of Victorian pieces, 1950s cabana wear, and groovy 1970s denim, with prices that reflect the rarity of the choice finds.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2026
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The high-risk events identified in NPR's analysis include multiple high-profile matches, such as the game that determines which team takes home third place in the World Cup, and the World Cup final.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
4 June 2026
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Triage — the systematic process of prioritizing patients by the severity of their condition — determines the length of the delay.—
Iyesatta Massaquoi Emeli,
STAT,
2 June 2026
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“Settles (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settles%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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