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)
Verb
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Torres, 28, figures to be a free agent once again this offseason.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025 -
Given the Patriots’ spotty depth at safety, Las Vegas figures to attack early and often through Bowers and potentially Jeanty, a capable pass-catching back.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, the suspension of the de minimis rule now means that lower value shipments will now be subject to an additional 10% to 50% levy that coincides with the tariff rate of the country of origin, or a flat rate of $80 to $200, depending on which option the seller chooses.—
Rhett Buttle,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Whichever variation of back four Guardiola chooses, none of them look like keeping a clean sheet at the moment.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The cat decides its favorite spot to sleep is also a great place to stretch and scratch.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps America won’t be healthy again until Kennedy simply decides to declare victory, regardless of what the next three years bring.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Unable to find his favorite variety, Johnson sometimes opts for another traditional choice, the Granny Smith.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
12 Sep. 2025
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Gage often opts for a solid or patterned velvet sofa with a print mix in the pillows.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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ServiceNow’s Virtual Agent delivers conversational self‑service and automatically resolves common issues.—
Mukul Garg,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The agreement, dated April 17, 2025, resolves all issues related to property division and alimony.—
JC Reindl,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Keep scrolling for kitchen finds as low as $5.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps overcome by the beauty of a very blue natural pool nestled in the woods, Cherry finds it in herself to be honest with Daniel.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When the next breakthrough enters the doctor’s office—whether AI, gene therapy, or an unimagined technology—trust will remain the essential ingredient that determines whether medicine heals not just illness, but healthcare itself.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Gary Vee identified this shift as the transition from social media to interest media, but most entrepreneurs and brands are still operating as if follower count determines reach.—
Ivana Johnston,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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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 18 Sep. 2025.
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