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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This is also figuring that Warners unleashes Digger on Premium VOD soon and does a decent number relative to the box office because people are curious.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2026
UConn has been figuring it out with 87 new players, many of whom hadn’t seen regular game reps at their prior stop.

— Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of figuring

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Price optimization means choosing prices that advance business goals, such as increasing profits, attracting shoppers or clearing unsold goods.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
Traditionally, choosing a nozzle size involves a compromise between detail and speed.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of choosing

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Cautionary collections Another consideration when deciding what to do with all the leaves falls under the category of health and safety.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Roth conversions impact tax benefits When deciding on a Roth conversion, projections should include the current year's taxes, along with an analysis of future years, financial advisors say.

— Kate Dore, CFP®, EA, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of deciding

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Waititi never settles on one either, most often opting for a glibness that treats key aspects of the plot, including Klara’s rudimentary faith, into something like a joke.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
The reality star had an outfit change at the ready for her exit, opting for look 22 from the same collection—a fuchsia replica of her first dress.

— Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of opting

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The findings suggest that while broader insurance inflation is moderating, affordability remains uneven, with regional market conditions and individual circumstances determining how much relief households actually experience.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
Those designations can play an important role in determining where certain assets go, so they should generally be reviewed periodically and after major life changes.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of determining

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Figures emerge from his signature black background, their silhouettes resolving and dissolving amid legato drips and vigorous brushwork.

— Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Military force may alter the balance of pain without resolving the disputes each side will eventually have to confront across the negotiating table.

— Ali Vaez, Time, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of resolving

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The fact-finding report will be made public 10 days after it is provided to the CSU and CFA.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Cleaning graves grew in popularity during the pandemic The trend was particularly popular during the COVID-19 pandemic as people searched for safe hobbies, finding connections over death during a pandemic.

— Kimberlee Kruesi, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026

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