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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As for the tourney’s final broadcast, NBC figures the lazy Sunday allure of afternoon channel surfing should help lure viewers to the links during breaks in the NFL action.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
25 Sep. 2025 -
In the end, no matter who tries to establish the terms of engagement, this Ryder Cup figures to be the biggest, loudest, most tumultuous golf tournament ever played.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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The Chasm is a mockumentary comedy following an overconfident climber who, after losing his best friend and climbing partner to unexpected and unfortunate circumstances, chooses to proceed solo on a historic and potentially fatal rock climb.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
22 Sep. 2025
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But there isn't a grand design to projects Duhamel chooses.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Gina, meanwhile, decides there’s no point in any of it.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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The Japanese anime series follows a young figure skater Yuri who, after a string of crushing losses leading up to the Grand Prix Finale, is taken under the wing of a Russian figure skating champion named Victor, who decides to be his coach.—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The airline opts for an unusual southerly flight path, across some of the world’s most remote waters and close to Antarctica, a choice that China Eastern says will help shave at least four hours off the total journey.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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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
Verb
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Innovation resolves the key challenge of e-mobility MAHLE is also showcasing components for internal combustion engines that can be operated on up to 100% ethanol, massively and immediately reducing the carbon dioxide emissions of the existing vehicle pool.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Sep. 2025
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Systems thinking resolves this paradox by revealing how the personal and the structural intertwine.—
Thomas Lim,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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From cozy home upgrades for fall to viral wellness finds and festive Advent calendars, the season’s top gifts are already trending—and selling fast.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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Even Clove, with its bronze undertone, finds a way to make black shine a little bit brighter.—
Tim Nelson,
Architectural Digest,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Employee feedback determines the winners.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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The link is because of gravitation, and the fact that within general relativity, the presence and concentration of matter-and-energy determines the curvature of space.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
24 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 29 Sep. 2025.
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