as in agreement
an arrangement about action to be taken
eventually reached a peace settlement
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Recent Examples of settlement
But three days after that meeting, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reiterated Putin's maximalist demands for a settlement and Moscow’s forces have pressed frontline attacks and missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian cities, claiming more civilian casualties.
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Reuters, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
As a settlement, the NFL worked with Congress to pass the Sports Broadcasting Act (yup, that’s a real thing), which created an exception to the Sherman Act allowing for sports leagues to make TV deals directly with networks on behalf of all of their teams.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 1 May 2025
The company reached a financial settlement with the men and apologized.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
The festival reached a settlement with 277 ticket holders in 2021, when it was ordered to pay each recipient an award of $7,220.
—Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Reuters, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
As a settlement, the NFL worked with Congress to pass the Sports Broadcasting Act (yup, that’s a real thing), which created an exception to the Sherman Act allowing for sports leagues to make TV deals directly with networks on behalf of all of their teams.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 1 May 2025
The company reached a financial settlement with the men and apologized.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
The festival reached a settlement with 277 ticket holders in 2021, when it was ordered to pay each recipient an award of $7,220.
—Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for settlement
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The Big 12’s media rights agreement expires in the summer of 2031, which means the next contract likely will be signed and sealed in the spring of 2030 — during Yormark’s tenure.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
10 May 2025
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Also, Saudi Arabia’s pursuit of a nuclear agreement is likely to play into the bargaining on regional security issues involving the U.S., Iran and Israel.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
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The pact comes as America's access to rare earth minerals, which are key to manufacturing high-tech products like computer chips and military equipment, has diminished after China last month announced export restrictions on some of these minerals in retaliation for U.S. tariffs.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
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The pact also includes theatrical and streaming rights to The Chosen’s upcoming final two seasons, which will follow the crucifixion (Season 6) and the resurrection (Season 7).—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
2 May 2025
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Geek out at the All Monsters Attack convention, where Japanese kaiju and all species of sci-fi fantasy creatures will be feted.—
Jennifer Day,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
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The divide could reemerge at the state Democratic Party convention in Anaheim later this month.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
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“Settlement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settlement. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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