settled
Americanadjective
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fixed or established; unlikely to change.
Like most of us, he has settled habits and opinions.
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agreed upon; decided.
the rules of settled grammatical usage.
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having inhabitants or settlers.
settled regions of the country.
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having a permanent residence; not wandering.
In time the Israelites became a settled people.
Related Words
See staid.
Etymology
Origin of settled
First recorded in 1550–60; settle 1 ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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"US trade policy uncertainty has settled down, but not US policy drama overall," S&P said.
From Barron's
Oil futures settled higher as the U.S. stepped up actions to enforce a blockade of tankers entering or leaving Venezuela, and Ukraine continued strikes on Russia’s oil infrastructure.
Four days later the case settled while the jury was deliberating.
From Los Angeles Times
Crude futures settled higher on the day, but down in a week marked by geopolitical themes around Venezuela and Russia-Ukraine, while underlying concerns about oversupply kept sentiment bearish.
It was with all that criteria in mind that Musselman and his staff settled on Santa Cruz.
From Los Angeles Times
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