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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First, the law takes its time in responding to new technologies, figuring that new tools can be accommodated within existing ideas, rules, and doctrines.

— Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
But figuring it out is an urgent concern here, given Beijing’s evident faith in AI as a magical solution to the country’s deepening economic and social problems, and as an essential tool in the pursuit of global dominance over the United States.

— Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of figuring

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But here, too, Wladyka stumbles, opting for a comforting but pat ending about how dance and art enliven so many lives.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Due to her injury, Rose was unable to complete the first task on Special Forces — falling out of a helicopter backwards and landing in a body of water — like the rest of her costars, opting to do the jump feet first.

— Sarah Hearon, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of opting

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Proponents of the move argued that a high school GPA is a better factor in determining readiness than standardized testing that favors students with wealthy parents who can afford private tutors and test prep classes.

— Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
But the main challenge in determining how far the film can go on Oscar nominations morning is still Cruise.

— Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of determining

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Over half of retailers surveyed said self-service solutions are resolving key customer pain points related to store navigation, product selection and price verification.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
The statement was made as Plymouth County prosecutors weigh whether to retry Clancy, while her attorneys have also raised the prospect of resolving the case without a second jury trial.

— Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of resolving

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Lisa finding peace was a good start to a fresh start, but clearly there’s more work to be done.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
At the very least, no one wants to feel invisible, especially when our devolving society keeps finding new ways to instill that impression.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2026

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