as in relaxing
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as in filtering
to cause to come to rest at the bottom (as of a liquid)
the light rain will settle the dust in the air careful handling will settle the lees in the bottom of the wine bottle
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as in populating
to supply with inhabitants
the region was originally settled by farmers
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as in deciding
to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute)
settled the lawsuit in favor of the defendant
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as in arranging
to come to an agreement or decision concerning the details of
settled their wedding plans without any major disagreements
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as in perching
to come to rest after descending from the air
birds settling on the branches of the maple tree
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as in lodging
to establish or place comfortably or snugly
settled the sleeping baby into her crib
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as in composing
to free from distress or disturbance
a hot meal settled the children down
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as in containing
to gain emotional or mental control of
settled himself only with visible effort after the angry outburst
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as in paying
to give what is owed for
settle a debt
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as in determining
to make final, definite, or beyond dispute
this information should settle the question of who is right
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as in shushing
to stop the noise or speech of
settled the class with a firm "quiet!"
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Recent Examples of settling
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
The warmth also helps any contaminants drain out, rather than settling at the bottom of cold oil.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
Temperatures will climb into the 40s on Tuesday and Wednesday before settling back below freezing by the weekend.
—Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 5 Jan. 2026
About 8 million people have fled Venezuela since 2014, settling first in neighboring countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.
—Vanessa A. Alvarez, Fortune, 3 Jan. 2026
North Carolina Electric Cooperatives estimates that heating can eat up as much as half of a home’s energy use, and with fall settling in, that can mean steeper bills ahead.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
Soika, a surgeon, unsuccessfully tried to book a rental car to get to Utah for a weekend trip before settling on an option that seemed straight out of Hollywood.
—Josh Funk, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2025
Hart sustained what the team initially said was a groin injury, then groin and ankle injuries before settling on knee and ankle injuries.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
Advertising revenue fell 17% from the year-earlier period, settling at $110 million, with the company blaming linear ratings declines and lower pricing in the marketplace.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
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That can include lowering interest rates, reducing monthly payments, extending repayment timelines or, in some cases, settling for less than the full amount owed.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
The warmth also helps any contaminants drain out, rather than settling at the bottom of cold oil.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
Temperatures will climb into the 40s on Tuesday and Wednesday before settling back below freezing by the weekend.
—Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 5 Jan. 2026
About 8 million people have fled Venezuela since 2014, settling first in neighboring countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.
—Vanessa A. Alvarez, Fortune, 3 Jan. 2026
North Carolina Electric Cooperatives estimates that heating can eat up as much as half of a home’s energy use, and with fall settling in, that can mean steeper bills ahead.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
Soika, a surgeon, unsuccessfully tried to book a rental car to get to Utah for a weekend trip before settling on an option that seemed straight out of Hollywood.
—Josh Funk, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2025
Hart sustained what the team initially said was a groin injury, then groin and ankle injuries before settling on knee and ankle injuries.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
Advertising revenue fell 17% from the year-earlier period, settling at $110 million, with the company blaming linear ratings declines and lower pricing in the marketplace.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for settling
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Try these for winter gatherings, special celebrations, or simply a relaxing break from the cold.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
5 Jan. 2026
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From navigation and communication to refrigeration and remote work, losing power on the road can quickly turn a relaxing trip into a stressful situation.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
5 Jan. 2026
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But simply consuming information isn’t enough; the crucial step is filtering it through her unique lens.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Though unsafe to eat from city waters, oysters are among the most efficient purifying devices, each adult capable of filtering up to fifty gallons a day.—
Ben McGrath,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Today, almost every Apple device—or indeed, most of the smart devices populating our workplaces and homes—draws its intelligence from Arm's innovative chipset architecture.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The 300-second exposure shows the wandering solar system body as a minute dot, barely distinguishable among the stellar giants populating the distant starfield beyond.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered all McDonnell Douglas MD-11 aircraft grounded pending further inspection, following UPS and FedEx each deciding to ground the planes that make up part of their cargo fleet.—
NPR,
NPR,
9 Nov. 2025
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The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams will take part in a showdown this Sunday at Levi's Stadium that could possibly end up deciding who finishes first in the NFC West.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Resist the Temptation to Dig In The hardest part of building a charcuterie board is avoiding the temptation to start snacking as soon as you’re done arranging the board.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Jan. 2026
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As a newcomer to composing and arranging for strings, Simon benefitted greatly by working with a group readily available for consultation and collaboration.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Other photos show it while perching on the plant.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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TikTok users were able to see two cats perching over a bathroom sink, which had been filled with tap water.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Le Massif offers a wide range of lodging options.—
Outside,
Outside,
4 Nov. 2025
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There is also a free shuttle that operates on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the summer months, with stops at shops, restaurants, and lodging throughout town.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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As a newcomer to composing and arranging for strings, Simon benefitted greatly by working with a group readily available for consultation and collaboration.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Azar says the whole process only takes her 10 minutes, from searching for the email, composing it, to hitting send.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
26 Dec. 2025
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“Settling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settling. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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