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View synonyms for settling

settling

[ set-ling, -l-ing ]

noun

  1. the act of a person or thing that settles. settle.
  2. Usually settlings. sediment.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of settling1

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; settle 1, -ing 1
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Example Sentences

It's good if Trump's energies are focused far more on settling scores with other Republicans than working through the Project 2025 checklist.

From Salon

A week on, the surge finally appears to be settling.

From BBC

She has a strand or two in mind and is looking forward to settling down soon and focusing.

Her family moved frequently when she was younger, settling in the South Side of Chicago, where she said she was “raised with respect” for her elders and teachers, which helped her throughout her life.

Bracamonte's killing was widely reported by Argentine media, who described it as a settling of scores.

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