as in agreement
an arrangement about action to be taken
eventually reached a peace settlement
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Recent Examples of settlement
The settlement was a result of a long-running antitrust case in which the two credit card network giants allegedly overcharged merchants by exacting excessive interchange fees, also called swipe fees.
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Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
For observers who monitor First Amendment issues, the settlement will have a chilling effect.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
If the settlement is approved, Bevacqua estimated athletics departments will share $20.5 million with athletes starting with the 2025-26 school year.
—Tim Casey, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
The settlement was reached after Disney last month agreed to pay $43.25 million to settle a class action from roughly 9,000 female employees in California who accused the company of pay discrimination.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
For observers who monitor First Amendment issues, the settlement will have a chilling effect.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
If the settlement is approved, Bevacqua estimated athletics departments will share $20.5 million with athletes starting with the 2025-26 school year.
—Tim Casey, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
The settlement was reached after Disney last month agreed to pay $43.25 million to settle a class action from roughly 9,000 female employees in California who accused the company of pay discrimination.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for settlement
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The jury found that Qualcomm did not breach its licensing agreements with Arm. 10.Zev Fima, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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In some cases, residents, often poor, smallholder farmers, are asked to sign voluntary conservation agreements regulating their land use.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
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The pact will keep the six-time Pro Bowler off the free-agent market this offseason and under contract through the 2027 season.Doug Haller, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Jennifer Tilly assemblage is her, Sutton, and Kyle, and Sutton is talking about how Dorit has no idea what her sisterhood pact was all about.Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
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This culture of experimentation not only fosters originality but also empowers teams to challenge conventions and explore new solutions with confidence. Enable diverse thinking Finally, making use of diverse perspectives is essential for sparking fresh ideas.Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Cubs plan to invite Sosa to the team’s annual fan convention Jan. 17-19 in Chicago.Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Settlement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settlement. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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