as in figuring
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 settling (on or upon)
Verb
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Investigating clues and figuring it out like a kind of whodunnit was completely the wrong path.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Sep. 2025 -
The Patriots just flat-out cut Thornton last November, figuring their 4-13 football team would be better off without a former second-round pick than with him.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 Sep. 2025
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Ryuji dies in the Season 3 finale, choosing to head into the world of death rather than fight for life.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Farner said the school's tech advisory team reviewed a number of systems, met several times and considered various options before choosing ePASS.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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International pressure on Israel to end the war is increasing, with a growing list of countries deciding recently to recognize Palestinian statehood, which Israel rejects.—
WAFAA SHURAFA,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
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Despite being a relatively small division within the network, Access Hollywood’s tip led NBC to examine the material, ultimately deciding to release the tape.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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TikTok creators and influencers have been filming themselves pouring honey onto a spoon, or even on the back of their hand, and sprinkling it with salt — many opting for natural options of both — and taking a dose before heading to the gym.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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With most teams now opting for a 4F1D power play, finding a good defender is more difficult than it’s ever been.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Who should numerous people and companies credit for determining how to make money online?—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
26 Sep. 2025
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Forecasters say determining the future of the two systems is a tricky forecast.—
Alex Harris
Updated September 24,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Crypto firms have been tasked with resolving their differences over the Senate’s definition of ancillary assets themselves.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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If the behavior becomes problematic, VCA Animal Hospitals recommends understanding why the dog is doing this and then resolving the issue directly.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This disruption fueled a crisis in teacher turnover and burnout, with one survey finding that nearly a quarter of all teachers were considering leaving or retiring because of COVID-19 lockdowns.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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What matters is what works for individual couples and finding a balance between together and alone time.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Settling (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settling%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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