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. choosing
  2. deciding
  3. opting
  4. determining
Verb
  • The key to success lies in choosing the right type of air purifier withappropriate filtration technology.
    Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • But intentionally looking for cyclists or choosing to drive unaware can be the difference between life and death for someone who’s just trying to get home.
    Emily Pape, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of choosing
Verb
  • This is consistently the top issue, with 39% of all voters rating it the most important one in deciding their vote.
    Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Generative AI will seek to effectively clone the behavior of the human driver—hearing, sensing and deciding what to do based on the end-to-end models.
    Max Cheng, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of deciding
Verb
  • Not all cruise lines are increasing the size of their ships, with many opting to keep ships at 3,000 passengers or less.
    Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Just note that this style runs small, so the brand suggests opting for a half size up for the best possible fit.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of opting
Verb
  • The number of homicides can change as authorities investigate each case, determining whether the slaying was criminal, justified, accidental or suicide.
    Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Many CFOs are determining the business case for generative AI to help drive continuous change and create value.
    Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of determining
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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 Dec. 2024.

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