settle (on or upon)

verb

Definition of settle (on or upon)next
as in to choose
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 settle (on or upon)
  1. choose
  2. figure
  3. decide
  4. opt
  5. resolve
  6. find
  7. determine
Verb
  • Royal, who chose the number of Milan’s last Ballon d’Or winner, Kaka, for himself, has been an expensive calamity.
    James Horncastle, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Rather than help users understand the dizzying number of options and choose the right one, each implementation strong-arms the user into choosing the vendor's preferred choice.
    Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of choose
Verb
  • The hummer might also figure this out on his own, requiring you to just be patient.
    Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Now retailers are figuring on finishing the season on plan or possibly even above plan.
    David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of figure
Verb
  • Following Wrinkles, Indiana took a 15-year hiatus from executions until Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb decided this year to resume them.
    Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
  • However, only preliminary talks are taking place, and Blackstone could decide to retain the property.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of decide
Verb
  • Pete Alonso was another slugger on the market who the Yankees opted against.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
  • For the appearance, Chastain opted for a beige top and trouser set.
    Mikelle Street, WWD, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of opt
Verb
  • The talent acquisition concerns seem to be resolved.
    Austin Meek, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
  • That issue has been resolved and flights have resumed.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of resolve
Verb
  • Also with eight turnovers during that time, the Celtics found all sorts of ways to fall behind despite their strong outside shooting.
    Jay King, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Then Jackson extended a play for several seconds inside the 10 to find Isaiah Likely for a score.
    Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of find
Verb
  • Yet despite all this, there's still some hope for Bangladesh's democracy because of the emergence of powerful new political actors determined to restore it.
    Michael Kugelman, NPR, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Research is ongoing to determine exactly how turmeric may benefit health.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of determine
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“Settle (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settle%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

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