as in agreement
an arrangement about action to be taken
eventually reached a peace settlement
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Recent Examples of settlement
Anyone who wants to object to the settlement must do so by March 27.
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James Powel, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
The schools are paying them now, in revenue sharing money as dictated by the House v. NCAA settlement.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
Negotiate a settlement before judgment Debt collectors often prefer a settlement over a lengthy court process, especially if there's uncertainty about their documentation.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
The settlement also allows for college programs to pay athletes directly.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 6 Mar. 2026
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James Powel, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
The schools are paying them now, in revenue sharing money as dictated by the House v. NCAA settlement.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
Negotiate a settlement before judgment Debt collectors often prefer a settlement over a lengthy court process, especially if there's uncertainty about their documentation.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
The settlement also allows for college programs to pay athletes directly.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 6 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for settlement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for settlement
Noun
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The agreement is for the company to pay either the minimum rent for the space at the airport, or 25% of yearly revenue, whichever is more.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Among Hasner’s early acts was his choice to sign a 287(g) agreement, forcing FAU’s police department to train and collaborate with ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement).—
Karen J. Leader,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Canada and Mexico defended their trilateral trade agreement with the US following Washington’s threats to withdraw from the $2 trillion pact.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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However, the lineman settled for a one-year pact with the Panthers after going through the first five days of negotiations.—
Mike Kaye
Updated March 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As with every ceremony in recent memory, the 2026 Oscars fuction was a convention of old-school movie stardom.—
Daniel Rodgers,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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Migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers who are detained also deserve humane and equal treatment free from discrimination under the convention.—
STEFANIE DAZIO,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Settlement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settlement. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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