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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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The fate of the venue underlined deep worries about pandemic-era gentrification of the high desert, as big-money real estate and entertainment firms jockeyed for control of desirable properties and development opportunities.August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Locking in these yields can protect against unexpected, deeper rate cuts from the Fed, said Wells Fargo’s Alvarado.Michelle Fox, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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Medics took both victims to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition.Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 25 Dec. 2024
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Like a whole bunch of clutter and nothing stable in there.Joseph Person, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Moreover, there are fears that Sunni extremist groups in Iran’s restive southern regions, such as those populated by Arab and Baluchi groups, may be emboldened by the victory of like-minded groups in Syria, risking further unrest at a time when the government is increasingly vulnerable.Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Billboard 200 is typically populated largely by albums that have been around for years, if not decades, as well as exciting new releases, of course.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Port Police crisis team responded, Cooper said, and eventually decided to send the passenger to the hospital for evaluation.Stepheny Price, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Chandler had been waiting to fight McGregor for two years and decided to go elsewhere for UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden in New York.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The setup is currently being demonstrated in the form of a prototype sleeve which incorporates a total of eight pneumatic actuators arranged in two rows of four.Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 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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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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Small fragments can cause laceration and punctures to digestive organs, such as the esophagus, stomach or intestines while metallic particles can become lodged in a person's throat and airways.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Sheriff Billings messages his wife and orders up a doctor for Kennedy, who still has a bullet lodged in his chest.Jeff Spry, Space.com, 23 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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The defense eventually calmed down enough to force punts and multiple turnovers, one of which resulted in a fumble return for a touchdown.The Athletic NFL Staff, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Settled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settled. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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