as in agreement
an arrangement about action to be taken
eventually reached a peace settlement
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Recent Examples of settlement
Five clocks, one region Iran has a temporary transaction window, well short of a settlement.
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Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Debt settlement programs, for example, work with creditors to negotiate settlements on eligible unsecured debts for less than the full amount owed.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Phase 1, which is currently in progress and will continue until 2029, focuses on robotic missions to demonstrate that the technology and vehicles required for a lunar settlement will work.
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Briana Alvarado,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
California Attorney General Rob Bonta one week to consider entering pre-suit settlement negotiations that would have avoided litigation altogether.
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David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for settlement
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Debt settlement programs, for example, work with creditors to negotiate settlements on eligible unsecured debts for less than the full amount owed.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Phase 1, which is currently in progress and will continue until 2029, focuses on robotic missions to demonstrate that the technology and vehicles required for a lunar settlement will work.
—
Briana Alvarado,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
California Attorney General Rob Bonta one week to consider entering pre-suit settlement negotiations that would have avoided litigation altogether.
—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for settlement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for settlement
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Trump reiterated that military action remains on the table if Iran does not comply with their agreement.
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The Obama-era Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, which requires presidents to submit agreements related to Iran’s nuclear program to Congress for approval, temporarily bars the president from waiving sanctions while lawmakers review.
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Hezbollah was not included in the negotiations over the pact.
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Under the pact, Point Grey will have a first look at new projects McAtee is producing.
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Bronin, who won the Democratic convention endorsement in May, made no effort to speak at the news conference.
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Anime Expo is the most expensive anime convention to attend, at $195 over four days.
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“Settlement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settlement. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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