as in to choose
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 settle (on or upon)
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All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
4 Feb. 2025 -
Baker had been pleased enough that his film had been chosen to compete, so he was blown away when George Lucas presented him with the highest honor: the Palme d’Or.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2025
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The game figures to be tight, and for a while now, coach Andy Reid’s Chiefs have been winning such duels.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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Anderson figures to give the Angels some roster depth at shortstop in camp.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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The top eight advanced direct to the last 16, while those clubs from ninth to 24th will contest a playoff to decide which eight teams join them.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
The Athletic,
30 Jan. 2025
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Peru and his girlfriend have decided to skip the nuptials.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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The Alaves holding midfielder Ander Guevara now stood in Yamal’s path and fancied trying his luck, and with so many players crowded around him, Yamal opted to find his team-mate Raphinha in plenty of space out on the left-hand side.—
Pol Ballús,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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Clients who go that route often opt to continue operating it as a business for periods each year—long-term vacancy in any house causes more problems than occupancy, after all—with guests welcomed for, say, 10 months each year but peak summer reserved solely for extended family.—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
2 Feb. 2025
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Gomez was deported by ICE in October before completing his 364-day jail sentence and a case against a minor involved was resolved in Family Court.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2025
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In the 50 years since Hilbert’s 10th problem was resolved, mathematicians have been searching for this cutoff.—
Joseph Howlett,
Quanta Magazine,
3 Feb. 2025
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Stearns scored 26 points, including 13 in the third quarter as the Vaqueros opened their 30-10 halftime lead to 51-25 despite Sage Hill starting to find its footing.—
Martin Henderson,
Orange County Register,
25 Jan. 2025
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Target is also where customers can find Tisdale's other Being Frenshe bodycare products.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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The Chamber will consult with our members, including main street businesses across the country impacted by this move, to determine next steps to prevent economic harm to Americans.—
Kristian Burt,
CNBC,
2 Feb. 2025
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Police said that the driver of the vehicle was determined to have been involved with the prior assault, and that a loaded firearm was found during the investigation.—
Andrew Sheeler,
Sacramento Bee,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Settle (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settle%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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