settled 1 of 2

adjective

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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settled

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verb

past tense of settle
1
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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2
as in populated
to supply with inhabitants the region was originally settled by farmers

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3
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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5
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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6
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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as in shushed
to stop the noise or speech of settled the class with a firm "quiet!"

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Recent Examples of settled
Adjective
United never looked settled defending corners or set pieces, which further encouraged the home fans to get behind their team. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026 Jacobs launched Marc by Marc Jacobs in 2001, cementing his eventual status as a fashion mogul — and, at moments throughout his career, as a kind of enfant terrible who, as it’s shown in this documentary, has cooled down a bit, more settled and reflective in his late career. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 26 Feb. 2026 Of course the categories may overlap, but many of the young people in Astoria or Ridgewood-Bushwick have grown up in their parents’ homes in more settled parts of the city. — Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025 Erin Simkin—Netflix Advertisement Under Konner and Kaplan, Nobody Wants This has grown into a more settled and expansive show. — Esther Zuckerman, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
Benton settled in 1841, then incorporated 60 years later, expanding outward from the planting of a hickory tree. — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 No one who later testified before the grand jury said who first proposed sending settlement money to Hope Florida, but the amount going to the foundation settled at $10 million. — Christopher Spata, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026 Related Stories Austen’s debut novel begins with the Dashwood family — sisters Elinor, Marianne, Margaret and their mother — settled at Norland Park, their Sussex estate. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026 Composed of the Hernández brothers (Jorge, Hernán, Eduardo and Luis) and cousin Óscar Lara, Los Tigres Del Norte was founded in the late 1960s in the Sinaloan town of Rosa Morada and settled in San José. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 The Dutch state approved the return of some artworks, while also saying the matter had been properly settled. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Examples of interpersonal violence are rare among Stone Age remains, only becoming common later as hunting and gathering gave way to settled farming communities. — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026 Deadline reported that the studio deliberately released the teaser on the same day Meta settled a child-harm case brought by state attorneys general, and that Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki has seen the ad and liked it. — Andrew McGowan, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026 As that water dripped across the shelter floor, calcium carbonate settled on anything lying around—logs, leaves, pine cones, and Neanderthal tools. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 9 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for settled
  1. deep
  2. stable
  3. filtered
  4. populated
  5. decided
  6. arranged
  7. perched
  8. lodged
Adjective
  • Both have built much of their appeal on opposition to the political establishment, the promise to wish away budget constraints, and deep hostility toward the European Union.
    — Nicholas Bequelin, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Acting was his guiding passion, but his deep love for the avant-garde helped till the ground for the city’s theatrical renaissance that the 1984 Olympic Arts Festival catalyzed.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of deep
Adjective
  • Compact optical clocks could eventually contribute to such systems by providing stable timing references onboard vehicles, reducing dependence on external signals.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Under some circumstances, however, solutions exist that allow for a stable system even if two such planets interact.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of stable
Verb
  • Their personal lives are often showcased in a way that’s entirely filtered through the entertainment company’s lens.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Techniques popular in Ukraine and surrounding countries have steadily filtered into the rest of Europe, the United Kingdom, and the United States, with salons all over the world now offering Ukrainian-style manicures.
    — Lucy Abbersteen, Allure, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of filtered
Verb
  • The area is sparsely populated with private estates set atop hills or within canyons, making firefighting access difficult.
    — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Early on, Sakurai exploits the inherent absurdity of telling a story populated by so many ludicrous characters.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of populated
Verb
  • But, Majumder said, several temples including her own have decided to carry on their celebrations with additional security provided by the city of Aurora at their places of worship.
    — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • India has decided to make the trade-off to buy cheaper oil and sort of look the other way, that that's giving money to a guy who's murdering thousands of people every week.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of decided
Verb
  • Detours and shortcuts in the brain The cells and synapses of the brain aren’t arranged in rigid, linear paths for each task and experience.
    — Sean Mccabe, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Desperate for actual contact with Holmes, Fielder has arranged to meet her briefly at the prison before Evans shows up.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of arranged
Verb
  • The glass vases, bowls, and dishes feature a sweet little bird perched atop each one.
    — Eleni N. Gage, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The 18-story Plaza Hotel has been perched on Fifth Avenue since 1907 and was designed by architect Henry Janeway Hardenbergh, The New York Times reported.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of perched
Verb
  • The bullet remained lodged in Roosevelt's body for the rest of his life.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Koyari said Japan lodged a protest to North Korea through their embassies in Beijing.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of lodged

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“Settled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settled. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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