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
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Breezy and dry conditions will continue across this portion of the West this weekend; however, cooler temperatures will be settling in.
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Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
27 June 2026
With more and more families settling in cities in the second half of the 19th century, camps gave kids a refuge from the oppressive heat, rancid smells and grinding noise of summer in the city.
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Derek H. Alderman,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Part of the issue is that when someone dies, settling their financial affairs is rarely as straightforward as simply distributing what's left according to what's outlined in their will.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Only after settling that score did Cargill fully turn her attention toward the title picture.
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Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
That challenges our previous assumption that plague spillover was a side effect of people taking up farming and settling in permanent villages and towns, living closer to each other and to an assortment of animals (and their fleas).
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ArsTechnica,
18 June 2026
Collecting and organizing this info sooner rather than later may keep insurance adjusters from trying to undercut your claim by settling the case before you or your attorney can fully calculate the damages you should be compensated for.
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Matthew Kayser,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
Fake jobs, future husbands and passive men are not new concepts per se, but Rodrigo’s tongue-in-cheek delivery embodies the modern mindset of never settling for less and never taking it too seriously.
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Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
17 June 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.
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Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
Residents gathered Friday in Piute County as the Cottonwood Fire pushed closer, with flames visible in the distance and smoke settling across the valley, to hear updates and discuss emergency response plans, CNN affiliate KSTU reported.
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Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Breezy and dry conditions will continue across this portion of the West this weekend; however, cooler temperatures will be settling in.
—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
27 June 2026
With more and more families settling in cities in the second half of the 19th century, camps gave kids a refuge from the oppressive heat, rancid smells and grinding noise of summer in the city.
—
Derek H. Alderman,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Part of the issue is that when someone dies, settling their financial affairs is rarely as straightforward as simply distributing what's left according to what's outlined in their will.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Only after settling that score did Cargill fully turn her attention toward the title picture.
—
Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
That challenges our previous assumption that plague spillover was a side effect of people taking up farming and settling in permanent villages and towns, living closer to each other and to an assortment of animals (and their fleas).
—
ArsTechnica,
18 June 2026
Collecting and organizing this info sooner rather than later may keep insurance adjusters from trying to undercut your claim by settling the case before you or your attorney can fully calculate the damages you should be compensated for.
—
Matthew Kayser,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
Fake jobs, future husbands and passive men are not new concepts per se, but Rodrigo’s tongue-in-cheek delivery embodies the modern mindset of never settling for less and never taking it too seriously.
—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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Ahead are 12 items to never bring on a flight, along with smart swaps that will make your next trip smoother, easier, and far more relaxing.
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These zero-gravity lounge chairs can help turn an ordinary patio, deck, or backyard into a relaxing retreat.
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Like the living room, the bedroom is painted the same flat white but the quality of the eastern light filtering into the bedroom casts a buttery glow.
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The culmination of the event saw people filtering into the shore to create a circle of colorful surfboards dotted with flowers to toss into the ocean to honor ancestors, invoke healing and celebrate the relationship between Black people and the ocean.
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The discovery offers the first evidence that star-forming galaxies like Shadow Blaster play a significant role in populating the universe with mysterious high-energy cosmic ghost-neutrinos.
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By populating the green with so many conflicting personalities, director and cowriter Harold Ramis makes golf seem both monumentally silly and, despite its staid trappings, unexpectedly freewheeling.
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In deciding to be cautious in handling two-time All-Star Shane McClanahan’s return to action for the first time since August 2023 by skipping his turn in the rotation, the Rays put some extra work on their relievers by designating Saturday as a bullpen game.
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But being heard is not the same as being placed in the position of deciding between parents.
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Groff, who worked for Epstein for nearly two decades, was a central point-person in arranging the bookings with Amex, documents released by the Justice Department earlier this year indicated.
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The libraries that spent two years arguing that AI companies could not take their work without paying are now arranging to be paid for appearing inside the products built on top of them.
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Chickens are a common sight in the Yuba-Sutter region — wandering neighborhoods, perching in trees, and sometimes causing a little trouble.
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Under New York law, climbing a traffic-light pole or perching on its crossbars is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both.
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From a range of lodging options to activities and amenities that will please your whole crew, Ocean Edge delivers both classic Cape Cod vibes and a genuinely great family vacation experience.
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Hyatt House Pleasanton was one of several hotels engulfed in a massive nationwide loan failure for lodging properties.
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Additionally, last year’s Oscar winner for Best Original Score, Ludwig Göransson, will be composing The Odyssey.
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In a nod to the maestro for which the dish is named, Bottura says that pairing with Sauternes is like composing music.
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“Settling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settling. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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