settling (on or upon)

verb

Definition of settling (on or upon)next
present participle of settle (on or upon)
as in figuring
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 settling (on or upon)
  1. figuring
  2. choosing
  3. deciding
  4. opting
  5. determining
  6. resolving
  7. finding
Verb
  • At the time of the trade, Abel was an almost perfect combination of big-league readiness and long-term upside — a first-round pick who seemed to be figuring things out in the upper levels.
    — Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 27 July 2026
  • The pair collaborated nearly daily, and Apple’s culture prioritized people committed to figuring something out over those who cited technical limitations, former staff said.
    — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 25 July 2026
Definition of figuring
Verb
  • The grand possibilities came down to James choosing to ride with Curry for a most fascinating journey.
    — Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 26 July 2026
  • In my opinion, choosing the right pair of wedding shoes is even more important than finding a dress.
    — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026
Definition of choosing
Verb
  • The very title is real-world shorthand for technology's role in deciding who lives and who dies — and how the military should respond to any truly autonomous attacks.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026
  • Before deciding whether to return, consider these seven factors to assess what has changed, what the company is offering and whether returning supports your long-term career goals.
    — Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of deciding
Verb
  • With Stefanski opting to keep Ulbrich as his defensive coordinator, the Falcons retained all but two of their assistants on that side of the ball (defensive pass game coordinator Mike Rutenberg and outside linebackers coach Jacquies Smith).
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 26 July 2026
  • Heat chances seemed good as -205 betting favorites but LeBron stunned all by opting for a two-year, $8 million bargain deal with Philly.
    — Greg Cote July 26, Miami Herald, 26 July 2026
Definition of opting
Verb
  • In automotive supply chains, resilience is ultimately built at the point of execution where disruption stops being theoretical and starts determining whether vehicles roll off the line or sit unfinished on the factory floor.
    — Anand Gupta, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Adversaries can jam or spoof satellite navigation signals, potentially preventing drones from accurately determining their positions.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
Definition of determining
Verb
  • Meanwhile, Rovo can handle some of the heavy lifting of triaging tickets by escalating and fully resolving them.
    — John Brandon, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026
  • Students often receive guidance from several offices before resolving a single issue with each interaction reflecting only part of the larger picture or need.
    — Chase Williams, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of resolving
Verb
  • Bryce Alakai and Trinity Tatum won the 2026 series of the reality TV show, in which strangers enter a villa in the hopes of finding a romantic match.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 30 July 2026
  • While that may sound overwhelming to the uninitiated, the online shade finder makes finding your match much easier, without wandering up and down the beauty aisle swatching every bottle.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 30 July 2026
Definition of finding
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“Settling (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settling%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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