SETTLING (DOWN) Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

settling (down)

verb

Definition of settling (down)

present participle of settle (down)

as in cooling

to become still and orderly settle down and get to work, please

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The computers themselves look little like a consumer desktop; for better cooling they’re not covered by a shell, so server rooms are all exposed green switches and flashing blue lights.

— Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2026
Grocery prices fell slightly in July, according to the latest government data, marking a bright spot in the inflation report and cooling off from a surge in the spring.

— Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

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Nelson remembers hushing her foster children back to sleep that night and calling 911, anxious for an end to those sleepless nights.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
If you’re used to traditional decluttering strategies that focus on sorting and purging, house hushing might feel strange.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026

Definition of hushing

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settling (down)

settling (on or upon)

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