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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Determined to stop the anti-imperial policies of Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser, British and French representatives met with Israeli officials in October 1956 to forge a secret agreement for a coordinated offensive against Egypt.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The strikes ended when the WGA reached an agreement with the AMPTP in September 2023, followed by SAG-AFTRA that November.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
2 Nov. 2025
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The chat also spans the creator economy, the concept behind streamer-for-all service Joyn and his views on market-changing deals such as Netflix and TF1‘s channels and streaming pact in France.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
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The defense pact military operations both countries’ presence and influence in the region.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 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 4 Nov. 2025.
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