SETTLES Synonyms: 264 Similar and Opposite Words

settles

verb

present tense third-person singular of settle

as in lays

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 inhabits

to supply with inhabitants the region was originally settled by farmers

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as in decides

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 arranges

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 perches

to come to rest after descending from the air birds settling on the branches of the maple tree

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as in nestles

to establish or place comfortably or snugly settled the sleeping baby into her crib

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as in calms

to free from distress or disturbance a hot meal settled the children down

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as in contains

to gain emotional or mental control of settled himself only with visible effort after the angry outburst

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as in pays

to give what is owed for settle a debt

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repudiates

as in determines

to make final, definite, or beyond dispute this information should settle the question of who is right

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as in shushes

to stop the noise or speech of settled the class with a firm "quiet!"

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Recent Examples of settles Waititi never settles on one either, most often opting for a glibness that treats key aspects of the plot, including Klara’s rudimentary faith, into something like a joke. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026 Smoke from fires in the Sierra foothills, the North Coast and the northern Sacramento Valley often settles over Sacramento, and late-summer smoke tends to arrive during heat waves. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026 The riots and looting across France might have been supported by leftist radicals, but National Rally leader Marine Le Pen stands to be the greatest beneficiary when the dust eventually settles. — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 20 Oct. 2026 Litigation is so expensive that almost everything settles out of court. — Jens Ludwig, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 Once your wager settles, BetMGM will credit your account with up to $1500 (matching your original wager) in Bonus Bets if your first bet loses. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026 As the heat settles in, fire crews are remaining on high alert, particularly as vegetation becomes increasingly dry this late in the year. — Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 The arrival of Alma, a real estate developer from Madrid who settles in Gazulea with her two daughters, disrupts the community’s life and sparks a conflict between the town’s future and the preservation of its roots. — Franchesca Guim, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026 Let enthusiasm show you what deserves more energy after the excitement settles. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026

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Verb

That said, the research lays a promising foundation for integrating electronics with biological tissue.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026
Unsurprisingly, the report lays a lot of blame on the US, which saw its emissions rise more than any other country in the past year.

— Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of lays

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An untitled 2026 work, featuring a bromeliad goddess, inhabits a different atmosphere.

— Tatiane de Assis, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Food and drink Just off the courtyard, Capitulo restaurant inhabits the former chapter house, a beautiful space with vaulted ceilings, timeworn details, and a stylish, contemporary stunner of a bar.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of inhabits

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Yannis decides to go for STP, a Black Forest gâteau, and a Mary Berry’s recipe for Queen of Desserts, which is a mix of breadcrumbs and custard with jam and topped with meringue.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
Federal agencies have overlapping jurisdiction over captive marine mammals –– for sea lions, the USDA oversees their welfare and NOAA decides who can keep them for public display.

— Valerie Greene, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of decides

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Anthony is the executive vice president of On Location, a global leader in sports hospitality that arranges ticket packages for the Super Bowl.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
They are invited to monthly meetings where Vasquez arranges for guest speakers on topics including public relations and banking.

— Terry Tang, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

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At the top of the hill, in a completely different style, perches the Neoclassical royal palace.

— Benjamin Moser, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2026
Live streams from entertainment events like the Grammys or Golden Globes aren’t typically perches for controversy, but, says Anthony McCartney, AP’s entertainment and lifestyles editor, celebrities will sometimes be asked to weigh in on recent headlines.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026

Definition of perches

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Gray also expects initial public offerings to resume once the market and geopolitical situation calms a bit.

— Michelle Fox, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
Magnesium calms the nervous system and supports GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid, an important neurotransmitter) production, helping muscles genuinely relax rather than feel tired.

— Patsy Anthony, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of calms

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This floor also contains a guest bedroom and bathroom, staff quarters, laundry and a security room.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026
This spice contains plant compounds called gingerols and shogaols, which help lower the level of inflammatory proteins in the body and block inflammation from occurring.

— Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 26 Oct. 2026