settling (on or upon)

verb

Definition of settling (on or upon)next
present participle of settle (on or upon)
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)
  1. choosing
  2. deciding
  3. opting
  4. determining
Verb
  • Three members of the Tax Notes investigations team explain their reporting process, from choosing the topic to final follow-ups.
    Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Which speaks to the utter futility of choosing not to have published the emails.
    Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of choosing
Verb
  • Before deciding to play this game, ensure that your company is not only prepared to compete but is also equipped to be a valuable player in the investor’s portfolio.
    Cody Slach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Officials are still deciding on the next steps, starting with a more inclusive process.
    Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of deciding
Verb
  • This means more people of color are earning a higher education, but few are opting to become teachers.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • There is also another cohort of people opting to hit the high seas forever, with several companies starting endless residential cruises.
    Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of opting
Verb
  • There is no formula, scoring system or checklist in determining the news value of a life.
    Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Thousands of brilliant titles get released every year and determining the standouts is inherently subjective.
    The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of determining
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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 21 Dec. 2024.

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