SETTLED (ON OR UPON) Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

settled (on or upon)

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past tense of settle (on or upon)

as in figured

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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Backup catcher Drew Millas was the first Nationals catcher in the majors to look to the dugout for suggestions, as the team figured its outspoken backstop would communicate what was (or wasn’t) working and have more time to focus on his offense.

— Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 22 July 2026
The organizations that haven't figured that out yet are paying for it in client trust, in renewal conversations and in the compounding cost of retrofitting compliance into products that weren't designed to carry it.

— Vishal Saxena, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of figured

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First, the city’s second-longest serving mayor decided to retire less than halfway through her term.

— DJ Simmons July 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
Joining him at the top of the medals stand was Jefferson-Wooden, whose main challenger, Gabby Thomas, has been running well but decided not to run at nationals.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026

Definition of decided

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The city has opted to go the leasing route rather than purchasing a new fleet.

— Tess Riski July 24, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Rather than give him an extension, or trade him at any point, the Stars opted to ride with Hatcher on a roster that was built for a run to the Stanley Cup.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026

Definition of opted

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Suda filed suit for wrongful dismissal, and the museum countersued her for theft; the conflict is set to be resolved via arbitration, at a judge’s order, later this year.

— News Desk, Artforum, 29 July 2026
By the time of the fire, the Presbytery was in the process of selling the building, which remains under contract while contingencies are resolved.

— Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Definition of resolved

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PayJoy, founded by Doug Ricket, is transforming credit access in the global south, enabling millions to afford phones and invest in micro-businesses where traditional credit is scarce.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
Rinehart subsequently founded Save Our Teams, an advocacy organization designed to help athletes, parents and alumni mobilize when collegiate swimming programs land on the chopping block.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of found

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The family was not present Friday for the medical examiner’s testimony, which featured graphic autopsy photos including two puncture wounds to the chest and abdomen that the medical examiner determined caused the victim’s death.

— Jason Kravarik, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Whether Gusto will start the next time this spot in the rotation comes up on Wednesday is to be determined.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026

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