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as in to lay
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 to inhabit
to supply with inhabitants
the region was originally settled by farmers
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as in to decide
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 to arrange
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 to perch
to come to rest after descending from the air
birds settling on the branches of the maple tree
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as in to compose
to free from distress or disturbance
a hot meal settled the children down
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as in to determine
to make final, definite, or beyond dispute
this information should settle the question of who is right
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Recent Examples of settle
Listen to this article San Diego is paying out $700,000 to settle two injury lawsuits, one involving a pedestrian in San Ysidro and another involving a motorcycle rider in northern Clairemont.
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
After the staggering initial nine-figure cost estimates for the settlement, Jaworski said the deal could potentially be settled in part by giving Chicago Parking Meters revenue control over more parking spaces.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Pfizer, which entered into a $1.95 billion agreement with the federal government to produce 100 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine in July 2020, argued that the suit should be settled in federal court.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2025
For other cities along the East Coast and Great Lakes area, such as New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., the sinking primarily comes as the land slowly settles after the melting of glaciers from the last ice age.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2025
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
After the staggering initial nine-figure cost estimates for the settlement, Jaworski said the deal could potentially be settled in part by giving Chicago Parking Meters revenue control over more parking spaces.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Pfizer, which entered into a $1.95 billion agreement with the federal government to produce 100 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine in July 2020, argued that the suit should be settled in federal court.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2025
For other cities along the East Coast and Great Lakes area, such as New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., the sinking primarily comes as the land slowly settles after the melting of glaciers from the last ice age.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for settle
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Improbably located right across the street from their humble abode is the upscale manse inhabited by the Falconers, a rich couple (Katherine Waterson, Chris Klein) who’ve raised only child Tiffany (Fina Strazza) to be a particularly stinging WASP.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
23 May 2025
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The shop, known for its French pastries, will inhabit a 2,800-square-foot space on the ground level of a new luxury apartment complex called The Juniper at 19865 Mainstreet in Parker.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
20 May 2025
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For now, he’s decided attending university is the best path, but opted to spend his first year of school in Rome to deepen his spirituality.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2025
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The Court found that the IRS was correct in its decision to revoke tax-exempt status, but the case was not decided until 1983.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Fearing that terrorists or criminals might use such technology to plan attacks, arrange financing or recruit members, the Clinton administration advocated a system called the Clipper Chip, based on a concept of key escrow.—
Richard Forno,
The Conversation,
16 May 2025
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The pair pitched that Death would arrange for the killing of the survivors using familiar objects and scenarios in complex or unexpected ways.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
16 May 2025
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The origin of the tradition was in 1936, when Louis Meyer, after having won his third Indy 500, sat perched on his car and had a bottle of buttermilk in his left hand.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2025
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The cat, perched beside Riley, was recorded gently licking the side of his canine sibling's face.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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He’s also had 16 immigration detainers lodged against him in the last three years.—
Brie Stimson , Griff Jenkins,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2025
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He then was shot on the right side of his chest, the bullet missing his heart but lodging into his left armpit.—
Ryanne Mena,
Oc Register,
16 May 2025
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Photo : Chopard Choker composed of tanzanite beads (599.50 cts) featuring a floral motif in ethical 18-carat white gold set with brilliant-cut diamonds (20.79 cts).—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
20 May 2025
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Russell tried to console Elissa and somehow managed to keep himself composed, holding up both of them through the disappointment.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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However, coconut oil is 100% fat, and each gram contains nine calories.—
Health,
Health,
14 May 2025
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Wildfire smoke contains very dangerous, tiny pollutants called PM2.5 that can travel deep into the lungs or enter the bloodstream when inhaled.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
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That hasn’t stopped companies from throwing millions of dollars in bonuses and pay packages at star researchers, according to seven sources familiar with the matter.—
Anna Tong,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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However, the state auditor claimed that Favre never paid interest and sued him in 2024 for an unpaid $729,000, according to Forbes.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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“Settle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settle. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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