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
  • This is also figuring that Warners unleashes Digger on Premium VOD soon and does a decent number relative to the box office because people are curious.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2026
  • UConn has been figuring it out with 87 new players, many of whom hadn’t seen regular game reps at their prior stop.
    — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of figuring
Verb
  • In Rome, Kim Kardashian delivered a stellar vintage moment at the All’s Fair season two screening, choosing an archival Yves Saint Laurent gown in bold leopard.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Charlotte Observer score predictions Alex Zietlow remained perfect last week after choosing the Panthers over the Eagles.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of choosing
Verb
  • Moghadam also said that Tehran would study the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement that includes Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey before deciding whether to support it, describing it as a potential instrument for unity.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Florida voters are deciding whether to pass a constitutional amendment that would lower property taxes for some — but not all — homeowners by raising the state’s homestead tax exemption.
    — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of deciding
Verb
  • 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
  • The reality star had an outfit change at the ready for her exit, opting for look 22 from the same collection—a fuchsia replica of her first dress.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of opting
Verb
  • The confirmation comes a week after Puck News reported that Jay-Z had decided to take the gig himself after an extended period of determining who would follow Bad Bunny and Kendrick Lamar.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The case remained open for nearly nine years until earlier this year, when the Paulding County Sheriff's Office officially closed it, determining her death was a suicide.
    — La'Tasha Givens, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of determining
Verb
  • Figures emerge from his signature black background, their silhouettes resolving and dissolving amid legato drips and vigorous brushwork.
    — Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Military force may alter the balance of pain without resolving the disputes each side will eventually have to confront across the negotiating table.
    — Ali Vaez, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of resolving
Verb
  • The fact-finding report will be made public 10 days after it is provided to the CSU and CFA.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Cleaning graves grew in popularity during the pandemic The trend was particularly popular during the COVID-19 pandemic as people searched for safe hobbies, finding connections over death during a pandemic.
    — Kimberlee Kruesi, Fortune, 22 Oct. 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 28 Oct. 2026.

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