settles (on or upon)

present tense third-person singular of settle (on or upon)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for settles (on or upon)
Verb
  • The new 2nd Amendment case figures to be a major test of what kinds of firearms and ammunition are off-limits to state or federal regulation.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
  • By Saturday the official death toll had climbed past 1,400, with thousands injured and tens of thousands reported missing—figures the authorities acknowledged were still rising.
    Luis E. Romero, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • Even still, no matter whether a rider chooses to lay their head in a hotel or a tent, anyone who's spent the day enjoying the open road covered by State Farm Insurance will rest far easier that night.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
  • Whether Weiss chooses to acknowledge the standings or not, the NL East race has become one of baseball's most compelling second-half storylines.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Michelle, who is smarting from Jesse and Lacy’s visible affection, decides to go full Coyote Ugly on the bar.
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 2 July 2026
  • If a corporation decides to pursue innovation outsourcing, a key consideration is to be transparent with your VC partner.
    Anis Uzzaman, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • When Emily opts for the former, someone asks her to name her biggest regret.
    David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 26 June 2026
  • For red carpet-ready glow, the Marty Supreme actress opts for a radiance-boosting primer.
    Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • That rarely resolves to a six-month search for a full-time hire.
    Sue Mysko, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Most people have no idea their yard crew is creating an eyesore next door, and a friendly conversation often resolves the issue before anyone draws a line in the sand.
    Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • In addition, a 2024 CDCR report finds that people who spent a year or longer in a fire camp have lower recidivism rates compared to fire camp-eligible individuals who did not participate in fire camps.
    Lyanne Wang, CBS News, 30 June 2026
  • Across Alto Adige, Trentino and Friuli-Venezia Giulia, sauvignon blanc finds a delicious middle ground.
    Devin Parr, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • This is where the fine print that determines your actual outcome gets written.
    Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Tarrant County Medical Examiner and Death Certificate Records The Tarrant County Medical Examiner handles identification of the deceased and determines the official cause and manner of death.
    William Jones, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026
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“Settles (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settles%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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