settles (down)

present tense third-person singular of settle (down)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for settles (down)
Verb
  • Although typically the weather cools in the evening, the multi-day heat wave will keep temperatures high well after sunset.
    Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 1 July 2026
  • Finally, the small metal plate only cools the back of your neck.
    Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Sweeping views over Hyde Park and expert soundproofing that hushes those busy London street horns.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
  • The top itself is an eight-layer cloth construction that satisfyingly hushes the cabin when raised.
    Brett Berk, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Settles (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settles%20%28down%29. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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