as in agreement
an arrangement about action to be taken
eventually reached a peace settlement
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Recent Examples of settlement
His death comes amid a dramatic escalation in Israeli settler violence, alongside a push to expand Israel’s control over the West Bank through new laws, settlement expansions and security crackdowns limiting Palestinians’ freedom.
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Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 3 May 2026
Jackson’s abuse allegations initially made up much of the third act, but a past accuser had reached a settlement with the estate guaranteeing he would never be depicted in any future commercial projects.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 3 May 2026
However, the Jackson estate discovered a clause in the settlement with Jordan Chandler, one of Jackson’s accusers, that barred the depiction or mention of him in any film projects.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 3 May 2026
According to the settlement website, eligible class members don't need to file a claim or provide proof of purchase to receive a pro-rated portion of the settlement.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2026
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Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 3 May 2026
Jackson’s abuse allegations initially made up much of the third act, but a past accuser had reached a settlement with the estate guaranteeing he would never be depicted in any future commercial projects.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 3 May 2026
However, the Jackson estate discovered a clause in the settlement with Jordan Chandler, one of Jackson’s accusers, that barred the depiction or mention of him in any film projects.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 3 May 2026
According to the settlement website, eligible class members don't need to file a claim or provide proof of purchase to receive a pro-rated portion of the settlement.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for settlement
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Leaders across the globe called on Iran Monday evening to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East after the country launched attacks on the United Arab Emirates, putting the ceasefire agreement to its most challenging test yet.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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Name what works, define one agreement, and build from something that feels stable and reliable.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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After all, Skydance Media’s $8 billion merger with Paramount last summer triggered the provision that gives the NFL the wherewithal to opt out of its legacy pact with CBS.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
1 May 2026
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Pickett and Grier are signed to one-year pacts.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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The only question is how many of this three challengers will qualify by winning at least 15% of the delegate vote at a nominating convention on May 11.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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But Minogue is catching flack from multiple angles for challenging Healey to debates while snubbing numerous requests from fellow Republican gubernatorial candidate Brian Shortsleeve, who made the ballot with just over 15% of the vote at the convention.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
2 May 2026
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“Settlement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settlement. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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