as in settled
to cause to come to rest at the bottom (as of a liquid)
the water flowing into the reservoir is sedimenting silt faster than was originally expected
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As the oil settled, centuries of growth were undone.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026 -
By morning, nearly six inches of fresh Colorado powder had settled over the car, frosting its sharp lines and futuristic shape like confectioner’s sugar on a pastry.—
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Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Before the water reaches the membrane, the seawater is typically filtered to remove debris and microorganisms that could clog equipment.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Jason Pack, a former FBI analyst, said the story of the evidence gathered in the case must be filtered through the lens of the grieving Gracey family.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Solly Boussidan,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Sedimented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sedimented. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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