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
Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
After first settling in Iowa, Zama gave soccer another try.
—Krystle Rich, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Van Pelt and her husband, Andrew, who met as teenagers at a California college, moved around for a while, before settling in Wheaton, next door to his hometown of Geneva.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
From the ungodly stuff leading to success, to setting a postseason record for appearances, to barking like a dog to fire up teammates, Varland is settling in.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Brent hit an Iran war-high of $126 per barrel Thursday before settling around $114 per barrel.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
Sip on a Life Flows On by Divine Barrel Brewing before walking down toward the river or settling in on the big rock by the rapids for a live show.
—Melissa Oyler
updated May 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
Over the last decade, collectors have caught on to just how special the supercar is, with prices settling at around three times the original price tag.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
Notify creditors and allow time for claims to be filed before settling debts.
—Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 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
The public school won its first lawsuit against K12, settling with the private company in 2015, and as a result, K12 had to stop marketing its Florida Virtual Academy/Program and its acronym FLVA/P, which the public virtual school said was too similar to its name and FLVS acronym.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
After first settling in Iowa, Zama gave soccer another try.
—Krystle Rich, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Van Pelt and her husband, Andrew, who met as teenagers at a California college, moved around for a while, before settling in Wheaton, next door to his hometown of Geneva.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
From the ungodly stuff leading to success, to setting a postseason record for appearances, to barking like a dog to fire up teammates, Varland is settling in.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Brent hit an Iran war-high of $126 per barrel Thursday before settling around $114 per barrel.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
Sip on a Life Flows On by Divine Barrel Brewing before walking down toward the river or settling in on the big rock by the rapids for a live show.
—Melissa Oyler
updated May 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
Over the last decade, collectors have caught on to just how special the supercar is, with prices settling at around three times the original price tag.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
Notify creditors and allow time for claims to be filed before settling debts.
—Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for settling
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This spring, just outside the dining room, Shahniani will add the Expoterrace, a relaxing patio with a fountain, waterfalls and lush plants inspired by Living with the Land at Epcot in Florida.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Tropea Beach, which sits on Tyrrhenian Sea in the southern part of Italy’s Calabria region, is the world’s most relaxing beach, according to a new study.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Shade cloths also reduce evaporation for plants that get stressed in hot, sunny climates by filtering about half the sunlight.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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In the second phase, nine women were eligible for multiple filtering cycles.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
27 Apr. 2026
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In January, the platform released an album touting its music possibilities, populating the tracklist with an assortment of cloned vocalists, including Liza Minelli.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
29 Apr. 2026
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Russell’s performance gains even more power from all the other great performances that surround it; one of many things Shelton has in common with Peckinpah, as well as Preston Sturges, is a gift for populating his movies with vivid supporting players down to the day players.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
27 Apr. 2026
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Now, the longtime CEO wakes up to a blank outlook calendar; Hartz sold her company in a $500 million exit, and is deciding on her next chapter in the wake of parting ways with her brainchild.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Bowman noted the authority is guided by state law and case law in its decisions and deciding what is just and reasonable by a preponderance of evidence.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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Clerk-Treasurer Corinne Peffers was also authorized to contact the Barnes & Thornburg law firm as counsel in arranging for a general obligation bond to finance the purchase.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Grab a wide and shallow bowl, place a floral frog inside, and start arranging the tulip stems in an organic way.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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Another member of pop’s new generation, Addison Rae, was on hand to hype up the crowd while perching on the edge of the DJ booth.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Photos and videos of Chonkers hopping onto docks and perching among his smaller California sea lion friends have garnered thousands of views on social media.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Those vessels were apparently Indian, with New Delhi lodging a complaint with Tehran.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Vietnam, with lodging for as little as $15 a night and inexpensive local cuisine.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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The songs are by composing legend Mike Stoller, now 93, and a master tunesmith during the era in which much of the story spans.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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The track has been newly mixed and mastered and features Prince producing, arranging, composing and performing all instrumentation.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Settling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settling. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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