SETTLING (ON OR UPON) Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

settling (on or upon)

verb

present participle of settle (on or upon)

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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How to Quit Smoking finds Fike at 30, now a dad and still figuring a lot of things out.

— Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2026
There’s a lot left to get back on the right track — especially with the New York Giants figuring things out at the top of the division — but Monday’s result could serve as the launching pad for a run in the next few weeks.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of figuring

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For a young scientist, choosing a career in research requires confidence that years of training will lead to an opportunity to contribute.

— Carole LaBonne, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
For a seller choosing a grader, that established resale demand can outweigh a competitor’s lower fees or faster turnaround times.

— Matthew Tan, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of choosing

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People are finding little ways to be whimsical by taking up crafts, going to pottery classes, picking up analogue hobbies, or bedazzling their plastic sippers and deciding that counts.

— Sonal Nain, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026
Wickliffe has become Cleveland’s version of the Rams’ Aaron Donald as far as deciding to return to the football field at the last minute and test himself.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of deciding

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The athlete wore another minimalist sandal to round out the ensemble, opting for a pair of black satin heels boosted by a subtle platform and high stiletto heel.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2026
Nevertheless the number of parents opting their children out of vaccines continues to grow across the country.

— Nicholas Florko, STAT, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of opting

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Public voting accounts for 10% of the final decision, with a selection panel determining the winner.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
Alongside Peter, Monahan began to rethink the modeling of his sculpture, with artist and patron determining the distance and grade of the slope by walking away from each other.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of determining

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The best way to honor Veterans Day is to take President Eisenhower’s admonition to heart and work for peace in the future, resolving that, henceforth, Americans will have to serve only in wars where America’s vital interests are truly at stake.

— The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026
Moving forward with an office that would fundamentally change how Los Angeles County is governed, without first resolving these questions, is putting the cart before the horse.

— CBS News, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of resolving

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Ashley didn’t record a stat in two seasons with the Yellow Jackets, then he was medically disqualified due to Georgia Tech finding a bulging disk and stress fracture in his back.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Nov. 2026
Cook says the company’s leaders are intentional about finding motivated employees who can delight customers and who are eager to take advantage of the many career-building opportunities the company offers to its workforce.

— S. Sorrina Beecher, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026

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