1
as in deep
firmly established over time
a remote village with a settled distrust of outsiders
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2
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
Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Flaherty was a Pittsburgh native with plans to translate his stature into dramatic roles but instead moved to Chicago, settled in and became a comedian, then left for Canada.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
The agency also has opened or settled hundreds of charges against Amazon.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
The couple returned to the states in 1952, settled in Dayton and had two children.
—Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Eklund’s goal just moments later was a dramatic response, but the score wasn’t settled there.
—Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
The Greeks settled here as early as the 5th century BCE, millennia before Alexander the Great invaded.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
The pass, however, was deflected and fell incomplete, and the 49ers settled for a field goal.
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Disney settled with Florida, but the DeSantis episode brought into stark relief the hazards of promoting the company’s values to a global audience during polarizing times.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
To ensure that Charlotte’s harness was comfortable enough and would not cause irritation, the team tested multiple prototypes of the belt and settled on one that was light, adjustable, flexible and hugged the edges of his shell.
—Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Flaherty was a Pittsburgh native with plans to translate his stature into dramatic roles but instead moved to Chicago, settled in and became a comedian, then left for Canada.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
The agency also has opened or settled hundreds of charges against Amazon.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
The couple returned to the states in 1952, settled in Dayton and had two children.
—Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Eklund’s goal just moments later was a dramatic response, but the score wasn’t settled there.
—Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
The Greeks settled here as early as the 5th century BCE, millennia before Alexander the Great invaded.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
The pass, however, was deflected and fell incomplete, and the 49ers settled for a field goal.
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Disney settled with Florida, but the DeSantis episode brought into stark relief the hazards of promoting the company’s values to a global audience during polarizing times.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for settled
Adjective
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This deeper level of engagement not only informs new office designs but can increases employees’ sense of ownership of it.—
Ryan Anderson,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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That conversation opened up deeper discussions about beauty standards, authenticity, and the pressure women face to conform.—
Liz Krieger,
Allure,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The unpredictability makes the U.S. seem less stable, less reliable, and a less safe place for their money, experts say.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Unlike stable volume, which is enabled on a video-to-video basis, YouTube Music's consistent volume is toggled globally.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Indies, in fact, populated the top ten.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2025
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The Musical is faithful to the original movie, which was set in a Beverly Hills high school populated by privileged teens, and centers around Cher, a wealthy blonde fashion-conscious teenager who has her busy Lawyer father wrapped around her little finger.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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After careful consideration, David decided to step away.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Horton decided to talk on the record, in part because she's left the legal profession.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Jenks is taking part in a private memorabilia-signing event arranged by PastPros.—
Austin Knoblauch,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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Reservations must be arranged through the concierge a minimum of 48-hours in advance.—
Carrie Coolidge,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Muppet and her family have perched in highly visible locations in Schenley Park.—
Ryan Deto,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
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In lieu of narrative progression, Lund is singularly intent on generating an atmosphere that makes the viewer feel like they’re perched in the bleachers.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The preview touches on the rage lodged at callous McVeigh.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2025
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The charges were the first to be formally lodged by the ICC against Russian officials since the Kremlin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in 2022.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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There, Irving fought for his man, and Burt calmed him down, shook his hand, and said goodbye.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2025
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When the crew announced the plane was returning to Savannah, Augustin calmed down, the court document says.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Settled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settled. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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