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)
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In a ruse that, for lack of a more astute reference point here, feels very Don Draper-coded, Rose poses as the dear male soldier who died next to her in battle, figuring why waste the deeds to perfectly decent land, or his name.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 2026 -
Somehow, the guy known for not thinking much about results has a stealthy knack for figuring things out.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Your strength lies not in not needing anyone, but in consciously choosing with whom to move forward.—
Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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If even deciding where to start seems difficult, Bereika suggests choosing the smallest category.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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Denver’s return from the bye week in Washington was anything but pretty defensively until Nik Bonitto made one of the plays of the season, batting down a deciding two-point conversion attempt in overtime and sealing the Broncos’ eighth straight win.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
15 Feb. 2026
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Of course, not all airports serve the same destinations, and differences in travel time and parking fees should be considered when deciding which airport to depart from.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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Consumers also continue to shift their viewing habits, opting for phone-first experiences and bite-size content on social media platforms.—
Lauren Wilson,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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How To Resolve These Problems But that shouldn’t necessarily deter you from opting for a home with lots of natural light.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
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Investigators are still determining why the substation was targeted.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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InsureandGo set out to put some debate to rest by determining the world’s most authentic destinations for discerning travelers.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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The onus for resolving this crisis should not be placed on the backs of working and middle class New Yorkers.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Some customers cite billing concerns or difficulty resolving issues.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Eagles missed numerous three-point attempts, while Sierra Canyon was finding different players to contribute.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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The two parties have not come to a resolution after a two-day fact-finding session, in which a neutral panel reviews contract disputes.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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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 22 Feb. 2026.
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