as in agreements
an arrangement about action to be taken
eventually reached a peace settlement
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Recent Examples of settlements
Isolation in many American settlements required a self-reliant approach to performing music.
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Ted Olson,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
None of the companies admitted wrongdoing under the settlements.
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Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
In 2024, the city paid out $289 million in settlements and jury verdicts.
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Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
While debt relief programs generally aren't designed for estates, understanding how creditors approach settlements can sometimes make negotiations more productive when an estate cannot fully repay outstanding obligations.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The Tequesta also had smaller, more permanent settlements in many places that provided access to fresh water or the bay, including the Little River in present-day El Portal, at what is now Arch Creek Park in North Miami, and in Surfside.
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Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
The Judgment Fund is a permanent, indefinite appropriation that Congress has enacted to allow the government to pay out settlements without needing separate congressional approval for each one.
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Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Some of the new settlements approved recently are retroactive legalizations of tiny outposts, while others are neighborhoods of existing settlements.
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Melanie Lidman,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
The states alleged the administration failed to follow proper administrative processes and misused a government fund reserved for legal settlements even though there was no litigation between the parties.
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Reuters,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Ted Olson,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
None of the companies admitted wrongdoing under the settlements.
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Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
In 2024, the city paid out $289 million in settlements and jury verdicts.
—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
While debt relief programs generally aren't designed for estates, understanding how creditors approach settlements can sometimes make negotiations more productive when an estate cannot fully repay outstanding obligations.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The Tequesta also had smaller, more permanent settlements in many places that provided access to fresh water or the bay, including the Little River in present-day El Portal, at what is now Arch Creek Park in North Miami, and in Surfside.
—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
The Judgment Fund is a permanent, indefinite appropriation that Congress has enacted to allow the government to pay out settlements without needing separate congressional approval for each one.
—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Some of the new settlements approved recently are retroactive legalizations of tiny outposts, while others are neighborhoods of existing settlements.
—
Melanie Lidman,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
The states alleged the administration failed to follow proper administrative processes and misused a government fund reserved for legal settlements even though there was no litigation between the parties.
—
Reuters,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for settlements
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But changing how the world executes agreements was never just about software.
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The company specializes in services like Offer in Compromise, installment agreements, and business tax resolution.
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Last year, Indiana ended the season with Taelon Peter, Ethan Thompson, and Jalen Slawson on two-way pacts.
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But the number of teams still able to progress opens up the possibility of non-aggression pacts in this final round of group games, evoking memories of West Germany vs Austria at the 1982 World Cup.
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Luke Russert joined his father for major political conventions and occasional shows on the road, Fischer Martin said.
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Motown is part of the pitch to businesses considering Detroit for conventions, conferences and other large gatherings, Ollinger said.
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“Settlements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settlements. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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