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)
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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
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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
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Some people tap out during training, choosing a different role or company.—
Samuel Burke,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps Moreno was still deciding on Minasian’s status with the club.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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The new wording also gives the council wiggle room in deciding the city manager's annual salary, contract term and amount of severance pay.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Instead of opting for a bulky option, travelers should opt for a packable puffer instead.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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There are a lot of neutral rugs out there, and opting for a graphic design can help add some drama.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
6 Oct. 2025
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Louisville Metro officials are now determining local zoning rules to accommodate these new facilities, with a proposal to allow them in downtown without special permits.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency has some resources for determining this measurement, which is called the Base Flood Elevation, or BFE.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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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
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Google was amazing at resolving it.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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Iamaleava piloted an offense that looked reborn, finding 42 reasons to believe again.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Culinary skills aside, he’s proven a quick study finding who the power brokers are here and has been working closely with them.—
Carol Cain,
Freep.com,
4 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 10 Oct. 2025.
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