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
Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Since settling in the wealthy coastal city of Montecito, the couple aired their grievances in interviews and documentaries.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
California planned for a measured approach to managing its growing wolf population, setting aside funds to pay for the inevitable attacks on livestock as well as the cost of helping ranchers deter the animals from settling near their properties.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Soto ended up settling for $31 million — a record, but still far below Ohtani and Judge.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
His newfound fame, however, was still settling in.
—Rachel Marlowe, Vanity Fair, 11 Jan. 2026
Behind the system in the East, milder temperatures are settling in for much of the country as the new week gets underway.
—ABC News, 11 Jan. 2026
But four turnovers down the stretch and Memphis settling in at the rim allowed the Grizzlies to regain control and carry a 61-50 lead into the break.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 11 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
Adjective
Individuals who remain in the class and submit valid claims release their rights to sue Cargill or Tyson over the same allegations, but retain any rights against non-settling defendants.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
This counterproductive score-settling (which even Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent knows was a mistake, per Axios) might explain why financial markets mostly shrugged.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Since settling in the wealthy coastal city of Montecito, the couple aired their grievances in interviews and documentaries.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
California planned for a measured approach to managing its growing wolf population, setting aside funds to pay for the inevitable attacks on livestock as well as the cost of helping ranchers deter the animals from settling near their properties.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Soto ended up settling for $31 million — a record, but still far below Ohtani and Judge.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
His newfound fame, however, was still settling in.
—Rachel Marlowe, Vanity Fair, 11 Jan. 2026
Behind the system in the East, milder temperatures are settling in for much of the country as the new week gets underway.
—ABC News, 11 Jan. 2026
But four turnovers down the stretch and Memphis settling in at the rim allowed the Grizzlies to regain control and carry a 61-50 lead into the break.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 11 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for settling
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Sue Glass Redondo Beach Hope everyone had a nice relaxing offseason.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Onboard/Offboard is a series that explores the can't-miss highlights of our favorite cruises—from the shore excursions to book to the spa treatments too relaxing to pass up.—
Madison Flager,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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Researchers had to work with minute quantities of genetic material while simultaneously filtering out the overwhelming presence of the wolf’s own DNA.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
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In the case of okra specifically, its mucilage has been used to make biodegradable food packaging film and for filtering particles from wastewater.—
Andrew Coletti,
Popular Science,
14 Jan. 2026
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That sets it apart from the myriad space operas populating big-budget TV in recent years; the relationships are the real substance of the show, the interstellar adventures are the dessert.—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
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Want to get a closer look at the diverse menagerie of worlds populating our solar system?—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
26 Dec. 2025
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As the 2026 midterms approach, affordability will again be the deciding issue among voters.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Prior to that game-deciding drive, Brock Purdy and the 49ers’ offense needed to respond to the Eagles’ field goal that made the score read 19-17 on the Jumbotron at Lincoln Financial Field in favor of the home team.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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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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Though town officials tried to push other activities, such as snowmobiling, ice skating and snowshoeing, lodging bookings plummeted in the wake of the resort’s closure.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
8 Jan. 2026
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Measures in Gilpin, Hinsdale, Ouray and Eagle counties will generate funds through lodging taxes.—
Jenn Finders,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
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Moon’s last credit, as shared on his IMDB page, was composing the music for the 2025 series The Artist.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Now, GenAI is enabling computers to learn patterns from massive datasets and to generate brand-new content on their own, such as writing human-like stories, say, or creating original images, or even composing music.—
Glenn Hunter,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Settling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settling. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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