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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
Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Flaherty was a Pittsburgh native with plans to translate his stature into dramatic roles but instead moved to Chicago, settled in and became a comedian, then left for Canada.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
The agency also has opened or settled hundreds of charges against Amazon.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
The couple returned to the states in 1952, settled in Dayton and had two children.
—Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Eklund’s goal just moments later was a dramatic response, but the score wasn’t settled there.
—Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
The Greeks settled here as early as the 5th century BCE, millennia before Alexander the Great invaded.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
The pass, however, was deflected and fell incomplete, and the 49ers settled for a field goal.
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Disney settled with Florida, but the DeSantis episode brought into stark relief the hazards of promoting the company’s values to a global audience during polarizing times.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
To ensure that Charlotte’s harness was comfortable enough and would not cause irritation, the team tested multiple prototypes of the belt and settled on one that was light, adjustable, flexible and hugged the edges of his shell.
—Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Flaherty was a Pittsburgh native with plans to translate his stature into dramatic roles but instead moved to Chicago, settled in and became a comedian, then left for Canada.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
The agency also has opened or settled hundreds of charges against Amazon.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
The couple returned to the states in 1952, settled in Dayton and had two children.
—Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Eklund’s goal just moments later was a dramatic response, but the score wasn’t settled there.
—Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
The Greeks settled here as early as the 5th century BCE, millennia before Alexander the Great invaded.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
The pass, however, was deflected and fell incomplete, and the 49ers settled for a field goal.
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Disney settled with Florida, but the DeSantis episode brought into stark relief the hazards of promoting the company’s values to a global audience during polarizing times.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for settled
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But the high aspiration of the 1.5 target also exposed deep fault lines among nations.Raymond Zhong, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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And while the postseason debuts of their predecessors suggest deep playoff runs are unlikely, Daniels and Nix have already demonstrated their abilities to defy the odds.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Warframe is the model that the industry largely ignores, for whatever reason, despite being arguably the most successful and stable.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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In addition to Strong's scrap and boatyard, the stable where Curly would care for Tommy's racehorses resided here.Matt Cabral, EW.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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The Wild Robot is based on the Peter Brown children’s book of the same name and follows a helper robot named Roz who crash lands on an island populated only by wildlife.Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
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In March, Reis opened up about the similarities between her and her character, whom creator Issa López made an Alaskan Native after learning that rural Alaska was largely populated with Iñupiaq people.Liza Esquibias, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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The show was an immediate hit and still was when Newhart decided to end its run in 1978.Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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But because there's no final agreement yet, Canada decided to go ahead and enact its DST in June, which led to a lot of criticism.Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The fresh flowers which come by road from Amsterdam are arranged in the hotel’s own floristry on the top floor, with staff taking them home when guests leave.Heather Farmbrough, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Transfers can be arranged through the resort.Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
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In Tucson, that could include the water now perched under an old landfill, waiting to be cleaned.Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
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This unique event was located near the city’s famous art galleries at the House of Robb pop-up, an airy and elegant penthouse space perched atop the Faena Hotel Miami Beach.Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
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And those four opponents have lodged four of the five top shooting performances against Maryland.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2025
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Pictures shared on social media by the Omaha Fire Department showed the stuck truck with its nose lodged in the sinkhole and its rear wheels lifted off the ground.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
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Stormy seas along the California coast calmed a bit for the Christmas holiday, but powerful ocean waves were expected to return to the Bay Area for the rest of the week.Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
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Things calmed down in the third period, but this game had an unusual level of feeling and emotion for a late December contest.Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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