Thesaurus results for SETTLEMENT

settlement

noun

ˈse-tᵊl-mənt

Definition of settlement

as in agreement

an arrangement about action to be taken eventually reached a peace settlement

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Recent Examples of settlement Where casting shines is in quickly dipping into an app without reaching for your phone and unlocking it, like updating a payment in the settlement app Splitwise or sending a quick message in WhatsApp. — Dominic Preston, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026 The West Bank has grown increasingly violent in recent years as Israel has expanded settlements and outposts. — Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026 Florida was one of those states, but elected not to participate in the settlement. — Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026 Three advertising holding companies, WPP, Dentsu and Publicis, also reached a settlement with the FTC. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for settlement

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Companies are only allowed to disclose them if the agreements are noncancellable.

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Of the 13 most competitive Senate races, seven Republicans have expressed skepticism or outright opposition to the agreement that is unlikely to significantly affect high diesel costs contributing to broader inflation.

— Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of agreement

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Creator deals unveiled at the market included Endemol Shine Brasil’s pact with Latino creator house Grupo Podpah.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Peacock earlier this year struck an innovative distribution pact to be bundled as part of a YouTube TV premium tier.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of pact

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In the clip, Affleck and Samuel browsed sneakers at a convention, where Samuel spotted the Dior shoes.

— Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Nearly half the credential problem is a hiring convention rather than a safety rule—and conventions are easier to change.

— Eric Kutcher, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026

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