settle
verb (used with object)
to appoint, fix, or resolve definitely and conclusively; agree upon (as time, price, or conditions).
settles
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present tense formof settle (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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"The oil that settles on the seafloor, depending on when and where it is, could persist for years," he added.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
By night’s end, campfire settles into my clothes.
From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2026
Will Medicare seek reimbursement later if the other driver’s insurance settles the claim?
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
Brent settles up 2% at $91.01 a barrel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
The woman settles back in the chair and re-smooths the magazine in her lap.
From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon
