settles (on or upon)

verb

Definition of settles (on or upon)next
present tense third-person singular of settle (on or upon)
as in figures
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 settles (on or upon)
  1. chooses
  2. decides
  3. opts
  4. determines
Verb
  • This week, Joan chooses her final four — and sends one favorite home early.
    Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 17 Oct. 2024
  • While Tomlin chooses to be coy about the decision, here are two reasons why a quarterback change from Fields to Wilson presents boom-or-bust potential for the Steelers’ offense this season.
    Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of chooses
Verb
  • Of course, like any great horror protagonist, James decides to leap head first into the mystery despite common-sense reservations.
    George Yang, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants continues inside southern Lebanon as Israel decides how to retaliate against Hezbollah ally Iran for its missile attack on Tuesday.
    George Petras, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of decides
Verb
  • If Tehran opts not to retaliate, though, Iran will look weak and appear to be retreating from Israel.
    Dan De Luce, NBC News, 30 Sep. 2024
  • This would be the most likely outcome if Congress opts to suspend the federal gas tax.
    Erich Muehlegger, The Conversation, 23 June 2022
Definition of opts
Verb
  • The League’s Committee of Theatre Owners determines the specific plans for the light dimming tributes.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The Academy’s Writers Branch committee determines which films qualify for each category, independent of WGA rulings.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of determines
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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 1 Dec. 2024.

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