SEDIMENTS Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

sediments

verb

present tense third-person singular of sediment

as in settles

to cause to come to rest at the bottom (as of a liquid) the water flowing into the reservoir is sedimenting silt faster than was originally expected

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Once your wager settles, BetMGM will credit your account with $150 in Bonus Bets.

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The arrival of Alma, a real estate developer from Madrid who settles in Gazulea with her two daughters, disrupts the community’s life and sparks a conflict between the town’s future and the preservation of its roots.

— Franchesca Guim, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026

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And the cosmic radiation that Earth’s atmosphere filters out can scramble calculations, forcing systems to catch and correct errors on the fly.

— Peter Hall, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2026
More than 60 percent of its surface incorporates translucent photovoltaic panels, and its glass features low-emissivity properties, filters infrared radiation and protects against UV rays.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

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