settling

[set-ling, -l-ing]

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that settles. settle.

2. Usually settlings. sediment.

Word History and Origins

Origin of settling¹

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

Example Sentences

After all, Deen could’ve avoided all of this by simply settling the lawsuit up front, which members of her team begged her to do, and only taken a cool $1.25 million hit from her riches.

From Salon

However, the responsibility of any taxpayer for reporting their tax returns and settling their liabilities rests ultimately on themselves alone.

From BBC

“I’m not settling for the same s— we did this year,” Reese said.

From Los Angeles Times

Without hesitation, I tried a few flavors before settling on cherry, carefully scooped into a wax-coated disposable cup.

From Salon

But before settling into art, Hurtado got her start with clothes — roots that she at first rejected yet returned to throughout her life.

From Los Angeles Times

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