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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
Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
The company has settled a legal proceeding related to a lease agreement, agreeing to pay $100,000 in rent and $13,953 in nonrefundable rent deposit.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Gain from discontinued operations was $3,816,000, due to the reversal of amounts previously expensed in discontinued operations in 2021 and settled for a lower amount during the quarter.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The company issued 2,000,000 common shares for $100,000 in January 2024 and settled a dispute by issuing 10,000,000 shares valued at $500,000.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
And nearly a third of these counties settled their races by just over a point, meaning real estate woes turned these counties into political flash points.
—Jasmine Cui, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
All of these reasons are likely why so many Americans have already settled in the ecological wonderland.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
The county settled her lawsuit for $30,000 following a nearly three-year court battle, with no charges brought against the deputy.
—Sarah Metz, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2024
The initial lawsuit, filed by his former girlfriend Cassie Ventura, was settled the next day.
—Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
Verb
Seafarer has been involved in legal proceedings, including a lawsuit filed against John Grimm, which was settled in February 2024.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
The company has settled a legal proceeding related to a lease agreement, agreeing to pay $100,000 in rent and $13,953 in nonrefundable rent deposit.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Gain from discontinued operations was $3,816,000, due to the reversal of amounts previously expensed in discontinued operations in 2021 and settled for a lower amount during the quarter.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The company issued 2,000,000 common shares for $100,000 in January 2024 and settled a dispute by issuing 10,000,000 shares valued at $500,000.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
And nearly a third of these counties settled their races by just over a point, meaning real estate woes turned these counties into political flash points.
—Jasmine Cui, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
All of these reasons are likely why so many Americans have already settled in the ecological wonderland.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
The county settled her lawsuit for $30,000 following a nearly three-year court battle, with no charges brought against the deputy.
—Sarah Metz, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2024
The initial lawsuit, filed by his former girlfriend Cassie Ventura, was settled the next day.
—Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for settled
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The occasionally deep thinkers on the Grading The Week crew don’t mind coaches who refuse to stick to sports.Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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The rain will be history, but the cold will be even deeper.Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The threats Hamas and Hezbollah posed to Israel allowed Iran to exert power across the region while holding Israelis indirectly at risk, which—combined with Israel’s deterrence in the form of its superior military power—produced a stable equilibrium.Carrie A. Lee, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2024
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Underfoot, the flexible sole provides unobtrusive support and a stable, comfortable platform without drawing attention to itself.The Editors, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
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To feed that beast, Page Six has to focus more on reality television stars and less on the only-in-New York characters who populated the column in its early incarnation.Susan Mulcahy, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
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Previously, researchers believed the area was populated by nomadic peoples who followed the grazing paths of herd animals and hunted and gathered for food.Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
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In a surprising turn of events, Australian star Kaylee McKeown has decided to withdraw from the 2024 World Short Course championship.Paras J. Haji, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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In the wake of the hurricane, the Chief decided to release his song early and sign over all publishing royalties to the people of his home state.Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
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In February, Owens arranged a dinner to introduce Lumumba, the mayor, to the developers.Bracey Harris, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The flight was diverted to the Dominican Republic, and a return trip to Florida was arranged for passengers and crew members.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The main restaurant, perched on a deck that extends over the water, is a dreamlike setting.Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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Allen, who's facing two counts of murder and two counts of murder while kidnapping the girls, appeared in a long-sleeve, button-down purple shirt and khaki pants, with his eyeglasses perched on his head.Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Oct. 2024
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Walking upright slowed the transit of food through the system, meaning that waste material became lodged in the bands of the large intestine, setting the flora of the gut off balance and seeping poison into the rest of the body.Elsa Richardson, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
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Around the time of her departure, Perrette lodged accusations of an assault or a crime.Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Oct. 2024
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But once the fight ended, Talley said things calmed down and after some time even more people congregated in the parking lot.Marquise Francis, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Crews were able to respond this morning after winds from Milton had calmed.NBC News, NBC News, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Settled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settled. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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