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settlement

[set-l-muhnt] / ˈsɛt l mənt /
NOUN
decision, conclusion
Synonyms
STRONGEST
agreement arrangement compensation contract deal establishment payment resolution
STRONG
adjustment clearance compact completion conclusion confirmation covenant defrayal determination discharge disposition liquidation pay payoff quietus reimbursement remuneration satisfaction showdown termination trade-off
WEAK
happy medium working out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disagreement misunderstanding
STRONG
beginning denial introduction start veto
WEAK
confusion indecision
NOUN
community
Synonyms
STRONGEST
establishment
STRONG
colonization colony encampment foundation habitation hamlet inhabitancy occupancy occupation outpost plantation principality residence
Antonyms
WEAK
confusion indecision

Example Sentences

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The Wall Street Journal reported earlier this month that the FTC and ad firms were in settlement talks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

However, the settlement allowed Live Nation to avoid a breakup with Ticketmaster and retain the high-value subsidiary.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Meanwhile, adjusted earnings per share, which excludes nonrecurring items such as the settlement charge, rose to 48 cents from 46 cents and was above the FactSet EPS consensus of 43 cents.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Ahead of the talks, a senior member of the organisation told the Associated Press that it would not abide by any settlement agreed upon in Washington.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Or… try swimming out to look for the settlement.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

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