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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Researchers are still figuring this out, but there’s one interesting theory.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026 -
Normally Wednesday would have been Brayan Bello’s turn to take the mound, but with the struggling Red Sox right-hander figuring things out in Triple-A, the club will instead hand the ball to an up-and-coming rookie.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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Across the world, more travelers are choosing destinations based on nightlife options, and cities are responding with more after-dark activities.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Dec. 2025
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Unrestricted funding is rare from major donors and foundations, with many choosing to support very specific projects over specific timeframes.—
Thalia Beaty,
Fortune,
11 Dec. 2025
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From Times Square’s screens to sidewalk signs, the entire city has been decked out in anticipation of hosting eight of the 104 matches, including the champion-deciding final on Sunday, July 19.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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Amanda and a group of friends went to a housewarming party before deciding on a whim to go to Pulse, an LGBTQ+-friendly nightclub that was hosting a Latin Night.—
Janelle Griffith,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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But groups like Cortis and KiiiKiii have embraced an adventurous sense of musical weirdness, opting for raw energy and slightly messy concepts meant to entice potential fans by giving them something different.—
Jae-Ha Kim,
Rolling Stone,
8 Dec. 2025
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Alongside any pain relief, arthritis treatments, or dietary supplements from their vet, owners will likely need to tweak their dog’s activity plan—opting for shorter, slower walks or switching to a gentler routine.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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Police are currently determining the woman's whereabouts to clarify all the circumstances of the incident.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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The Phase 1 results, while promising, only represent an early step in determining whether the vaccine will prove successful.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
11 Dec. 2025
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Finding similarity and common ground is often an important step in reducing prejudice and resolving conflict.—
Steve S. Medeiros,
The Conversation,
15 June 2026
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Fin’s primary offering is an AI agent capable of resolving chat, email, WhatsApp, text message, phone, and Slack queries, Salesforce said.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
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Prescott went in-depth on Thursday about how the film aspect of preparing for blitzes is one of the biggest keys in finding success when it’s thrown at him.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Dec. 2025
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Because southern Greenland’s caribou are nonmigratory, finding a herd is the second-hardest part of hunting them.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
11 Dec. 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 17 Jun. 2026.
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