as in agreement
an arrangement about action to be taken
eventually reached a peace settlement
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Recent Examples of settlement
Informal settlements in Kingston and vulnerable zones like Portland Cottage and Rocky Point are already experiencing gusty winds and heavy rain.
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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
In the two and a half years since, Hill faced health complications and also reached a confidential settlement with the restaurant after suing, according to News9.
—Susan Young, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
The developer who in 2023 won a $26 million settlement from the city of Sacramento just sued again.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2025
County supervisors should consider requiring the sheriff to pay legal settlements out of her agency’s budget rather than the county’s general fund, the report said, and if the office does not show more improvement, voters should respond accordingly.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
In the two and a half years since, Hill faced health complications and also reached a confidential settlement with the restaurant after suing, according to News9.
—Susan Young, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
The developer who in 2023 won a $26 million settlement from the city of Sacramento just sued again.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2025
County supervisors should consider requiring the sheriff to pay legal settlements out of her agency’s budget rather than the county’s general fund, the report said, and if the office does not show more improvement, voters should respond accordingly.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for settlement
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Just before the election, the US signed a $20 billion currency swap line agreement with Argentina to shore up the beleaguered peso, which is down more than 30% so far this year.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Both parties have accused the other of violations of the agreement.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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The new trade pacts with Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Vietnam are set to unlock new investment and market opportunities, with practical impacts on sectors ranging from agriculture and energy to semiconductors and automobiles.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Trump is aiming to clinch the pact with China’s Xi Jinping in South Korea on Thursday.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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The family even goes to Halloween conventions for inspiration and to find the best costumes and props.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Movie scenes where bad guys explain their motivation have been a cliché going back to early James Bond movies and before, but Prinze’s heartfelt delivery breathes new life into the convention.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Settlement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settlement. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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