settling (on or upon)

present participle of settle (on or upon)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for settling (on or upon)
Verb
  • Just figuring the run right there, Blake’s pitched some of the biggest outs, innings in the postseason for us.
    Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The bigger issue is the Texas A&M defense, which was assaulted by a Notre Dame offense still figuring it out with a first-year starter at quarterback.
    Matt Hayes, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Since they’re designed to last for generations, choosing the right pan is essential when the time comes.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Some people tap out during training, choosing a different role or company.
    Samuel Burke, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Despite Schneider saying ahead of the game, Yesavage was a real option, the manager confirmed Saturday the rookie righty was never going to appear in the deciding fourth contest.
    Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
  • With how charming the patterns are, deciding on just one can be just as hard as deciding on your china pattern for your wedding registry.
    Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • While these two colors are quintessential autumn hues, this season has put a spotlight on them, with many people opting for monochromatic looks in the two rich shades.
    Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025
  • The three couples mentioned above are just examples; the majority of the pairings for season 9 seem to have major communication problems, often opting to skirt around issues for fear of disturbing the peace.
    Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Schilders believes the importance of determining the exact injury is crucial.
    Gregg Evans, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Many players will still be determining their new destinations as classes start.
    Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Tensions boiled over in public view on Capitol Hill on Wednesday as the government shutdown stretched into its eighth day with no apparent movement toward resolving the impasse.
    Lauren Peller, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Google was amazing at resolving it.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Longhorns take the opening kickoff of the second half and use nearly half of the third quarter to drive 75 yards in 14 plays, capped by Manning finding a wide-open Moore in the back of the end zone for a 12-yard touchdown and a 10-6 lead.
    Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Oct. 2025
  • This isn’t Punchline, but the milieu is an ideal backdrop, and the idea of standing on stage and finding yourself in the process is inspired.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 11 Oct. 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 15 Oct. 2025.

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