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
  • But in their case, the primates use the forest as a pharmacy, seemingly picking and choosing leaves and woods with healing properties.
    Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Many retailers, brands and vendors are now choosing Copen as a supplier because of our exceptional work in preparing documentation tailored to the specific needs of each brand, covering multiple regions.
    SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of choosing
Verb
  • This summer is likely to be a key point in deciding his future — the two-year mark is usually when clubs either renew a contract or move on a player to maximise possible earnings.
    Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This could be as simple as burning a letter or keeping a small personal memento of the relationship and then deciding to release it.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of deciding
Verb
  • Essentially, opting for something water-based, yet rich in weightless hydrators is best.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The quarterback led the team with 2,881 passing yards in 2024 before opting to leave for another Big Ten program.
    Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of opting
Verb
  • While investigators are still determining Livelsberger's motives for detonating the explosives outside the hotel, his alleged manifesto has provided some clues.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • While investigators are still determining Livelsberger's motives for detonating the explosives outside the hotel, his alleged manifesto, emailed to Shoemate, has provided some clues.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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 22 Jan. 2025.

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