SETTLED (ON OR UPON) Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

settled (on or upon)

verb

past tense of settle (on or upon)

as in figured

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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Ahead of Sunday’s matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs, the Las Vegas Raiders showed all the signs of a franchise that had, at long last, figured it out.

— Pete Sweeney October 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026
The Dodgers have figured that out over five postseasons in this format.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of figured

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Beni Rugs’ founders Robert Wright and Tiberio Lobo-Navia decided to integrate this into their latest collection, Chelsea, which elevates their product to true, slow luxury status.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
So why has Mikel Arteta decided to go public on having his own DNA mapped?

— Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of decided

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This time, Samuel opted for white, sporting a silk satin mini-dress with a boat neckline and a layered skirt.

— Alfredo Toriello, Vanity Fair, 6 Oct. 2026
But Paramount eventually upped its offer to buy all of Warner for $31 per share, and Netflix opted to bow out of the race.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of opted

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The Big Window Issues to Watch Out For Experiencing a draft doesn’t automatically mean your windows require complete replacement, as minor issues can often be resolved with simple repairs.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
Its lawyers argued that the Constitution and federal law do not allow for such claims to be resolved in local courts.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of resolved

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Fabscrap was founded in 2016 by New York City Department of Sanitation employee Jessica Schreiber.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026
King Promise founded Rent Paid to fundraise for local community charities, including the Nungua Orphanage, which provides support to those under 16 in the area.

— Sophie Williams, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of found

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Deputies arrived and determined Suastegui-Velazquez was a victim of a homicide.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2026
But after a while, the lack of grounding gets tiring, as various supernatural shenanigans appear to be determined more by plot convenience than anything else.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026

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