settling
word · lemma: settle
Definition
The process of becoming stable or still; it can mean establishing yourself in a place, something sinking to the bottom, or reaching an agreement or solution.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for living ('settling in a new city'), for solutions ('settling a dispute'), and for particles sinking ('dust settling'). More formal in scientific or legal contexts. Common collocations: 'settling down', 'settling the matter', 'settling of accounts'.
Example Sentences
The settling of dust took a few minutes after the wind stopped.
basic
We talked about the settling of the argument.
basic
The family is settling into their new home.
basic
After months of travel, she's finally settling down in one city.
natural
There was a long period of settling before the muddy water became clear.
natural
They reached a settling of all the old debts at last.
natural