as in agreement
an arrangement about action to be taken
eventually reached a peace settlement
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Recent Examples of settlement
What is the Trader Joe's settlement about?
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 7 June 2026
The settlement with 279 of the 280 former students was ratified by the university’s board on Wednesday.
—CNN Money, 4 June 2026
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development has slashed its global growth outlook, warning that the economic damage from the U.S.-Iran war could dramatically worsen unless a durable peace settlement is reached quickly.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 3 June 2026
The grand walled Greco-Roman settlement is entered through 2nd-century Hadrian’s Arch and includes the Temple of Zeus, the Hippodrome, the Temple of Artemis and the Forum’s oval colonnade of 56 Corinthian columns.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 7 June 2026
The settlement with 279 of the 280 former students was ratified by the university’s board on Wednesday.
—CNN Money, 4 June 2026
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development has slashed its global growth outlook, warning that the economic damage from the U.S.-Iran war could dramatically worsen unless a durable peace settlement is reached quickly.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 3 June 2026
The grand walled Greco-Roman settlement is entered through 2nd-century Hadrian’s Arch and includes the Temple of Zeus, the Hippodrome, the Temple of Artemis and the Forum’s oval colonnade of 56 Corinthian columns.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for settlement
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On Monday, the Plano City Council will vote on an agreement for the Stars to build a new arena at the Willow Bend Mall site.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Under the plea agreement, Copeland faces a minimum of 40 years in prison, a dishonorable discharge from the Navy, forfeiture of all pay and a reduction in rank.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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According to the Islamic Republic of Iran broadcasting, Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said the pact is still being reviewed by the country’s top officials.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Jackson is entering the final year of his two-year pact — signed in 2025 — and Young had his fifth-year option picked up in April.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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The American Airlines Center in Dallas has been floated as a host for a special convention in September for the midterm election.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Now, it has been transformed into a haunted attraction that hosts history tours, paranormal investigations and conventions.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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“Settlement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settlement. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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