as in relaxing
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as in filtering
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 populating
to supply with inhabitants
the region was originally settled by farmers
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as in deciding
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 arranging
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 perching
to come to rest after descending from the air
birds settling on the branches of the maple tree
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as in lodging
to establish or place comfortably or snugly
settled the sleeping baby into her crib
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as in composing
to free from distress or disturbance
a hot meal settled the children down
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as in containing
to gain emotional or mental control of
settled himself only with visible effort after the angry outburst
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as in paying
to give what is owed for
settle a debt
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as in determining
to make final, definite, or beyond dispute
this information should settle the question of who is right
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as in shushing
to stop the noise or speech of
settled the class with a firm "quiet!"
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Recent Examples of settling
Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
Eventually, their kids were old enough to have families of their own, happily settling near their parents.
—Irv Erdos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
Neither Manziel nor Menery has professional combat experience, and the appeal is the spectacle of a former NFL star and an internet loudspeaker settling a years-old beef in a sanctioned cage.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Before settling in for a long chat with one of the most famous and beloved people on the planet, Colbert engaged in some clever misdirection.
—Judy Berman, Time, 22 May 2026
Rigo’s mother Lara Maricela is a paraeducator at Abbott Middle in Elgin and used an iPhone to videorecord her son’s speech several times before settling on what would become the winning entry.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Even after a week of word of the deal settling in, the combination is still a bit of a head scratcher for some.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
However, the settling points theory fails to explain biological and genetic aspects of weight.
—Kim Pfotenhauer, The Conversation, 22 May 2026
Others are settling for unpaid roles.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 15 May 2026
Adjective
Individuals who remain in the class and submit valid claims release their rights to sue Cargill or Tyson over the same allegations, but retain any rights against non-settling defendants.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
Train travel is all about sitting back and settling in.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
Eventually, their kids were old enough to have families of their own, happily settling near their parents.
—Irv Erdos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
Neither Manziel nor Menery has professional combat experience, and the appeal is the spectacle of a former NFL star and an internet loudspeaker settling a years-old beef in a sanctioned cage.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Before settling in for a long chat with one of the most famous and beloved people on the planet, Colbert engaged in some clever misdirection.
—Judy Berman, Time, 22 May 2026
Rigo’s mother Lara Maricela is a paraeducator at Abbott Middle in Elgin and used an iPhone to videorecord her son’s speech several times before settling on what would become the winning entry.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Even after a week of word of the deal settling in, the combination is still a bit of a head scratcher for some.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
However, the settling points theory fails to explain biological and genetic aspects of weight.
—Kim Pfotenhauer, The Conversation, 22 May 2026
Others are settling for unpaid roles.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for settling
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The overall design feels more luxury lifestyle than clinical chic—a knack that few spas have achieved so successfully, which means this is a much more relaxing place than many rivals.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Both decor and a relaxing activity, Lego flowers have a loyal fanbase.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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Modern buyers have become incredibly skilled at filtering out anything that sounds like a sales pitch.—
Jehan Lalkaka,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Luxury rental platform Plum Guide also reported a 17% rise in searches for unplugged, tech-lite properties — a signal that travelers are actively filtering for stays that promise less connectivity, not more.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2026
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Among a slew of criminals and gangsters populating Paramount Plus’ streaming catalog, Mobland has stood out as a hit.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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The plot itself isn’t extraordinary but the critters populating this forest wonderland are, from deer that have the DNA of trees (an enchanting image) to a rainbowed grouper with a dorsal fin (voiced by Cedric the Entertainer).—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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Her mother, Sara Spalding, attended Yale Law School and built a successful career for herself before ultimately deciding to stay home and raise her four kids.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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But, in a democracy, deciding whether the creation of the fund violates the moral maxim that no one can be a judge in his or her own cause ultimately will be up to the people.—
Austin Sarat,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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Ikebana flower arranging — Japan Ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging, has been practiced since the late 15th century and remains deeply embedded in Japanese culture today.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Ikebana flower arranging — Japan.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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For the meantime, drones cannot match birds in agility, endurance, co-ordination or perching.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The bird, which appears unharmed, matches the description of a starling, a medium-sized perching bird with over 100 species.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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The hoteliers also groused that New Jersey and Philadelphia had proposed raising sales or lodging taxes in order to squeeze visitors.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Genevieve have plenty of lodging options from which to choose.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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And why in the world would anyone composing after the Second World War reëmbrace the long-irrelevant late-Romantic idiom of Puccini and Strauss, with its lush harmonies, rich orchestration, and powerful melodies?—
Russell Platt,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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The film is produced by Stephen Endelman, who is also composing; Dan Grodnik; Louise Chater and Jeff Wallner of Harbor Lights Entertainment and Icarus Entertainment Fund; with casting by Shakyra Dowling.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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“Settling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settling. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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