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as in deep
firmly established over time
a remote village with a settled distrust of outsiders
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as in stable
having been established and usually not subject to change
settled rules that cannot be disregarded when it is convenient to do so
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as in filtered
to cause to come to rest at the bottom (as of a liquid)
the light rain will settle the dust in the air careful handling will settle the lees in the bottom of the wine bottle
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as in populated
to supply with inhabitants
the region was originally settled by farmers
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as in decided
to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute)
settled the lawsuit in favor of the defendant
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as in arranged
to come to an agreement or decision concerning the details of
settled their wedding plans without any major disagreements
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as in perched
to come to rest after descending from the air
birds settling on the branches of the maple tree
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as in lodged
to establish or place comfortably or snugly
settled the sleeping baby into her crib
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as in calmed
to free from distress or disturbance
a hot meal settled the children down
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as in contained
to gain emotional or mental control of
settled himself only with visible effort after the angry outburst
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as in paid
to give what is owed for
settle a debt
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as in determined
to make final, definite, or beyond dispute
this information should settle the question of who is right
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Recent Examples of settled
Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Galois settled the lawsuit from the SEC for $225,000 without admitting wrongdoing, but the damage was done.
—Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
All of the stallions were settled into their stalls for the night under the watchful gaze of night watchman, Alton Stone, who was filling in for the regular night watchman.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Watson personally settled with 23 accusers.
—Andy Rose, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Court records show dozens of the lawsuits against Astroworld organizers have since been settled, and Buzbee took to social media in 2022 to announce the settlement by one of his clients, the family of 21-year-old Axel Acosta Avila, who died in the crowd surge.
—Andy Rose, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
The game was originally set to be released in 2022, but following multiple delays has finally settled on a 2025 release.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Broadway settled back down to some post-Thanksgiving normalcy last week, dropping about 9% to $42,021,721 from the holiday high of the previous week.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
The over 20,000-square-foot, two-floor spa is outfitted with a range of steam rooms, saunas, and cold plunges, and all the treatments and services take inspiration from the Celts who settled the area.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
The case against the man was eventually dismissed, and the lawsuit was settled for $7,500.
—Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Galois settled the lawsuit from the SEC for $225,000 without admitting wrongdoing, but the damage was done.
—Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
All of the stallions were settled into their stalls for the night under the watchful gaze of night watchman, Alton Stone, who was filling in for the regular night watchman.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Watson personally settled with 23 accusers.
—Andy Rose, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Court records show dozens of the lawsuits against Astroworld organizers have since been settled, and Buzbee took to social media in 2022 to announce the settlement by one of his clients, the family of 21-year-old Axel Acosta Avila, who died in the crowd surge.
—Andy Rose, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
The game was originally set to be released in 2022, but following multiple delays has finally settled on a 2025 release.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Broadway settled back down to some post-Thanksgiving normalcy last week, dropping about 9% to $42,021,721 from the holiday high of the previous week.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
The over 20,000-square-foot, two-floor spa is outfitted with a range of steam rooms, saunas, and cold plunges, and all the treatments and services take inspiration from the Celts who settled the area.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for settled
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Survivor: China China has such a great, deep cast — even beyond the obvious returnees of Amanda, James, Peih-Gee, and a positively hilarious Courtney.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, the camp’s intimate size: hosting 110 campers at a time, allows for deeper relationships and a strong sense of community, setting Falcon Camp apart.Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Emotional readiness might include feeling stable, curious about new opportunities or prepared for structured routines.Diane Winiarski, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Generally speaking, hormonal imbalances don’t lead to stable emotions.Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
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The satellite analysis carried out by Afghan Witness shows that three of the six most affected districts were areas populated by the minority Hazara community.Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Two of the six - were populated by the minority Tajiks.Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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The couple decided to forgo Christmas gifts altogether last year, choosing to give each other the gift of a weekend getaway to another part of the state.Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Now, fans have the chance to get closer to the man himself, as Mescal has decided to sell some of his personal belongings for charity.Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Vehicle owners either waited while tasks were performed, or arranged to have rides until such work was completed.Bill Koenig, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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These particles are fascinating in their structure, comprising extremely thin petals arranged in a floral pattern.Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
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In many, Kathleen is in various states of deshabille, perched or splayed on beds and couches, or simply staring at the camera, as nude as Eve.Max Norman, ARTnews.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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As a friend of the house she was tasked with the honor of lighting up a massive Bird on the Rock creation perched high atop The Landmark, Tiffany’s legendary Fifth Avenue boutique at 57th Street.Hannah Malach, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
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At least seven different civilian complaints have been lodged against the sergeant, alleging excessive force, discourtesy and abuse of authority.Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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He was initially arrested for driving a vehicle without a license, but the officers contacted ICE, which promptly lodged a detainer request with the Lincoln County jail.Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Dec. 2024
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During our interview, Hyman and I talked through my test results, which calmed my anxiety.Angela Haupt, TIME, 4 Dec. 2024
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Things calmed down in the third quarter, but UConn gained the edge in field position and scored the go-ahead touchdown after taking over at midfield.Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Settled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settled. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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