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settlements

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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After successfully proving president Donald Trump sexually abused her, then also defamed her, E. Jean Carroll secured historic legal settlements to the tune of roughly $90 million.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

Much of Delhi's informal migrant workforce lives in densely-packed settlements with unreliable electricity, poor ventilation and no air-conditioning.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Kessler also knows the ins and outs of a courtroom as well as antitrust settlements, which could benefit Paramount as it seeks to avoid a bruising court challenge.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Defendants will now be able to claim innocence as part of settlements.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Corn allowed farming settlements to become trading settle-ments.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan