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 The ships also provide abundant settlement substrate for these organisms. — Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026 The settlement would end contentious litigation that has been going on for more than a decade. — Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 The plaintiffs reached a class action settlement last year with Sanford Schmidt, the adviser who recommended the investment to clients. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 29 July 2026 Cornyn told reporters that the Justice Department has not adequately addressed in writing his concerns about the settlement that afforded Trump and members of his family protection from tax audits. — ABC News, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for settlement

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AlignSphere Ventures is asking the city for a conditional-use permit to build the hospital, as well as a development-agreement modification and a preliminary plat.

— Rose Evans July 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026
Growing societal acceptance of and support for working mothers is part of that change, as is an NWSL collective-bargaining agreement featuring protections and provisions for mothers and childcare.

— PJ Green July 24, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026

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After selecting Braden Smith 38th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Pacers agreed to bring him in on a two-way deal, then the team signed Kobe Brown to a two-way pact early in the free agency period.

— Tony East, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
The pact will see ZDF’s on-demand content integrated into ProSieben’s streaming service, Joyn, from the fourth quarter of this year.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 July 2026

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Cosplay isn’t only for the fans; superstars went incognito to create some of the convention’s best surprises.

— Angelique Jackson, Variety, 28 July 2026
Since the inclusion of major studios and companies, the popular convention’s roster of talent has only increased, becoming part of mainstream Hollywood events.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

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