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as in lays
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 inhabits
to supply with inhabitants
the region was originally settled by farmers
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as in decides
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 arranges
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 perches
to come to rest after descending from the air
birds settling on the branches of the maple tree
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as in nestles
to establish or place comfortably or snugly
settled the sleeping baby into her crib
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as in calms
to free from distress or disturbance
a hot meal settled the children down
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as in contains
to gain emotional or mental control of
settled himself only with visible effort after the angry outburst
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as in pays
to give what is owed for
settle a debt
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as in determines
to make final, definite, or beyond dispute
this information should settle the question of who is right
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Recent Examples of settles
There's a good chance his final stat line will look much different by the end of the season as the offense settles in.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
While experimenting with male and female costuming and behavior, Sylvia settles on what can be seen as a delicately balanced middle course in dealing with her gender identity.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 4 Dec. 2024
The back-and-forth eventually settles into a ludicrous series of volleys, shot from a dizzying array of perspectives.
—Ian Crouch, The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2024
Now, in the third season of this outstanding series, Sam finally settles into her tiny community and tries to navigate change without retreating into old habits of isolation and self-loathing.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 20 Oct. 2024
Before the ash settles on House of the Dragon, the next Thrones spinoff series, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, will begin the adventures of the man once known as Dunk.
—EW.com, 19 Oct. 2024
And taking off my makeup is really nice—that really settles me down.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 17 Oct. 2024
But until the championship dust settles, here are some of my favorite pictures.
—Hypatia Sorunke, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2024
In contrast, the spoken performance never settles on a pitch for long.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024
Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
While experimenting with male and female costuming and behavior, Sylvia settles on what can be seen as a delicately balanced middle course in dealing with her gender identity.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 4 Dec. 2024
The back-and-forth eventually settles into a ludicrous series of volleys, shot from a dizzying array of perspectives.
—Ian Crouch, The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2024
Now, in the third season of this outstanding series, Sam finally settles into her tiny community and tries to navigate change without retreating into old habits of isolation and self-loathing.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 20 Oct. 2024
Before the ash settles on House of the Dragon, the next Thrones spinoff series, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, will begin the adventures of the man once known as Dunk.
—EW.com, 19 Oct. 2024
And taking off my makeup is really nice—that really settles me down.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 17 Oct. 2024
But until the championship dust settles, here are some of my favorite pictures.
—Hypatia Sorunke, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2024
In contrast, the spoken performance never settles on a pitch for long.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for settles
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Some sailings even offer a closer look at the wildlife that inhabits Alaska, the Galapagos Islands, and Antartica.Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2024
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Powell inhabits a handful of tough guys and embodies a few more idiosyncratic tropes—a long-haired Russian, a Patrick Bateman power-suit type, and a character seemingly inspired by Tilda Swinton—to convince his marks.Ian Crouch, The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2024
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How The Times decides who gets an obituary.Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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In this place, no one decides for others.Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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But when their teacher arranges different teams, jealousy and feelings of being left out threaten their friendship.Penny Schwartz, Sun Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2024
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Once the application is submitted, FEMA typically arranges a property inspection to assess the damage.True Tamplin, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
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This cream not only locks in moisture but also calms and soothes my skin when exposed to changing climates or dry air in the cabin.Shivani Vora, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Formulated with niacinamide, glycerin, hydrolyzed jojoba esters and sodium hyaluronate, the toner also calms redness and breakouts, plus strengthens the skin barrier.Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Lovingly handcrafted in small batches by a team of mostly 1st-generation Eastern Europeans, every package contains wholesome, made-from-scratch Polish classics that taste like a slice of home away from home.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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The perennial problem for Republicans who’ve wanted to get rid of the ACA is that the law contains provisions that are popular with voters.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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According to the Congressional Budget Office, Medicare pays three times more for certain services performed in hospital outpatient departments than in independent physician offices.Lisa Abrams, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
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Because the single life option only pays out over one lifetime, the monthly benefit is usually higher.Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
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If Yoon is impeached, his presidential powers would be suspended until the Constitutional Court determines whether to reinstate him or remove him from office.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The release noted that front-end height determines the point of impact on a pedestrian’s body, which is a key factor in the severity of injuries.Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
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Elvis Presley lands a multi-genre smash this week in America, showing that even decades after his death, his music remains hugely popular.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The film lands on Max not long before James Gunn’s new Superman film is set to hit theaters in July of 2025.Erik Kain, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Settles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settles. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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