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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
Dean Jones, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Jacobs launched Marc by Marc Jacobs in 2001, cementing his eventual status as a fashion mogul — and, at moments throughout his career, as a kind of enfant terrible who, as it’s shown in this documentary, has cooled down a bit, more settled and reflective in his late career.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 26 Feb. 2026
Of course the categories may overlap, but many of the young people in Astoria or Ridgewood-Bushwick have grown up in their parents’ homes in more settled parts of the city.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Erin Simkin—Netflix Advertisement Under Konner and Kaplan, Nobody Wants This has grown into a more settled and expansive show.
—Esther Zuckerman, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2026
Perhaps, but Alonso’s attentive gaze reworks the meaning of excitement such that a banal exchange with the nearby farmhand, and a drive into the nearby village, provide minor thrills — that is, if you’re properly settled onto Alonso’s serenely sluggish wavelength.
—Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 16 May 2026
Jung Hoo Lee became the first Giant to ever hit an inside-the-park home run at Dodger Stadium on Thursday evening, but San Francisco fell 5-2 to the Dodgers and settled for a split of its four-game series in Los Angeles.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
The case was settled out of court, and Nannuzzi’s career suffered from the fact that producers seemed to have an issue with hiring a cinematographer who had no depth perception.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
And then there’s even earlier settlements of the Phoenicians, and then also the Moors from Andalusia settled here when they were expelled in the 15th century.
—AFAR Media, 15 May 2026
The shutdown—over Democrats’ demands to rein in ICE—ended April 30 when Republicans settled for a procedural work-around.
—Nick Miroff, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Sam Raimi has settled on his next directing effort.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
For the Ducks, meanwhile, the search for a silver lining to an otherwise dark cloud settled on a third period in which the older Knights clearly ran out of steam.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Adjective
The atmosphere around the club is unstable heading into the biggest fixture of the domestic season, while Barcelona appear calm, settled and confident.
—Dean Jones, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Jacobs launched Marc by Marc Jacobs in 2001, cementing his eventual status as a fashion mogul — and, at moments throughout his career, as a kind of enfant terrible who, as it’s shown in this documentary, has cooled down a bit, more settled and reflective in his late career.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 26 Feb. 2026
Of course the categories may overlap, but many of the young people in Astoria or Ridgewood-Bushwick have grown up in their parents’ homes in more settled parts of the city.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Erin Simkin—Netflix Advertisement Under Konner and Kaplan, Nobody Wants This has grown into a more settled and expansive show.
—Esther Zuckerman, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
Meanwhile, sophomore pitcher Meredith Hambric settled in nicely, keeping Guyer off the scoreboard for five consecutive innings.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2026
Perhaps, but Alonso’s attentive gaze reworks the meaning of excitement such that a banal exchange with the nearby farmhand, and a drive into the nearby village, provide minor thrills — that is, if you’re properly settled onto Alonso’s serenely sluggish wavelength.
—Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 16 May 2026
Jung Hoo Lee became the first Giant to ever hit an inside-the-park home run at Dodger Stadium on Thursday evening, but San Francisco fell 5-2 to the Dodgers and settled for a split of its four-game series in Los Angeles.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
The case was settled out of court, and Nannuzzi’s career suffered from the fact that producers seemed to have an issue with hiring a cinematographer who had no depth perception.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
And then there’s even earlier settlements of the Phoenicians, and then also the Moors from Andalusia settled here when they were expelled in the 15th century.
—AFAR Media, 15 May 2026
The shutdown—over Democrats’ demands to rein in ICE—ended April 30 when Republicans settled for a procedural work-around.
—Nick Miroff, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Sam Raimi has settled on his next directing effort.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
For the Ducks, meanwhile, the search for a silver lining to an otherwise dark cloud settled on a third period in which the older Knights clearly ran out of steam.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for settled
Adjective
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September 23 – October 22 A deeper feeling could interrupt your attempt to keep things light.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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Benjamín Echazarreta’s cinematography is alert to the workaday energy of the hotel as well as the eerie beauty of the setting, with its mix of fairy-tale wonder and bone-deep dread.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Composers from more stable lands nursed their own fears.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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One victim suffered critical injuries but was in stable condition, while three others sustained non-life-threatening wounds.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The dripping water, filtered through the porous lava rock, was also used as drinking water.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Efficiency, productivity and automation are all filtered into the same mental folder as every other AI vendor.—
Adriana Munoz Vergara,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Most of its riders live outside New York City in two counties populated by nearly three million people.—
Philip Marcelo,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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For a cop in a usually sleepy town populated mostly by the elderly, Sung-ae is a remarkably quick study.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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For the cover of the May 25, 2026, issue, the artist Kadir Nelson decided to paint a tribute to the city’s budding artists.—
Françoise Mouly,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Lasser decided to leave the show in 1977, signaling its end.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The product is a cluster of six lie-flat sleep pods arranged in three tiers — the setup is essentially bunk beds in the sky — between the economy and premium economy cabins on its newest Boeing 787-9 aircraft.—
Chris Dong,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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People sating their desires for food and company no longer need seedy hotels or hastily arranged Facebook events, now that brick-and-mortar spaces like Aikens’s restaurant exist.—
Victoria M. Walker,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 May 2026
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The Hippie Tree — a giant eucalyptus perched at the top of a dusty hill — is a quick jaunt from downtown.—
Nora Heston Tarte,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
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Once a no-frills staple perched at the edge of the marina, the new version will nod to its roots while refining the experience.—
Jesse Scott,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
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At various points throughout the past few months, the loose body would become lodged elsewhere inside Skubal’s arm, like a stick in a bike tire and Skubal’s elbow would become locked.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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One bullet lodged in a panel on the SUV’s passenger side.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
13 May 2026
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“Settled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settled. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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