as in agreements
an arrangement about action to be taken
eventually reached a peace settlement
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Recent Examples of settlements
Terr hopes that the settlements reached thus far will deter officials from firing or punishing employees for their speech moving forward, despite political pressure or online outrage.
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Drew Pittock, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Over decades, the EEOC's work has led to settlements worth billions.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 1 June 2026
Details of the settlements with families of the construction workers weren’t publicly disclosed.
—Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
In both public settlements, JPMorgan did not admit wrongdoing in its dealings with Epstein.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 31 May 2026
More than two years after the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, a civil trial is set to begin Monday for claimants who have not yet reached settlements with the owner and operator of the cargo ship involved in the disaster.
—Drew Aunkst, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Given the size of their territory and settlements, this could indicate an ancient society that organized itself in a manner different from what is traditionally expected, especially since expansion usually leads to the rise of power and wealth disparities.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Sizable jury verdicts scare entities into expensive settlements, which raises the risk pool’s reinsurance costs and trickles down to members.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Over the last two years alone, the county has paid roughly $40 million in settlements over jail deaths.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2026
Drew Pittock, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Over decades, the EEOC's work has led to settlements worth billions.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 1 June 2026
Details of the settlements with families of the construction workers weren’t publicly disclosed.
—Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
In both public settlements, JPMorgan did not admit wrongdoing in its dealings with Epstein.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 31 May 2026
More than two years after the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, a civil trial is set to begin Monday for claimants who have not yet reached settlements with the owner and operator of the cargo ship involved in the disaster.
—Drew Aunkst, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Given the size of their territory and settlements, this could indicate an ancient society that organized itself in a manner different from what is traditionally expected, especially since expansion usually leads to the rise of power and wealth disparities.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Sizable jury verdicts scare entities into expensive settlements, which raises the risk pool’s reinsurance costs and trickles down to members.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Over the last two years alone, the county has paid roughly $40 million in settlements over jail deaths.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for settlements
Noun
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The agreements also include stronger outreach efforts to help ensure eligible residents actually know these affordable options exist.—
Cox Communications,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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CoPro has become a major source for top-tier content for North American and European distributors, with over 700 co-production and partnership agreements signed over its tenure.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
26 May 2026
Noun
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No more crushes, no more secret pacts.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
27 May 2026
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Truwit has struck sponsorship pacts with such blue-chip brands as Nike, and is on the corporate speaking tour for such heavyweights as Amazon, Merck and Bank of America.—
William Earl,
Variety,
19 May 2026
Noun
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And the ability to properly interpret the identity documents of women — where administrative conventions may display married names differently or inconsistently — is not systematically part of what the machine has been designed to optimize.—
Hamilton Mann,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The document published on Wednesday guarantees the enforcement of universal principles, freedoms and fundamental rights as laid out in international conventions, including the International Bill of Human Rights.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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“Settlements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settlements. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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