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

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settlements

Ancient DNA is revealing new details about the people who lived at Shimao, one of the most important late Neolithic settlements in China.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 2026

The state had also threatened legal action against seven other municipalities, including Artesia, La Habra Heights and Malibu, but were able to reach settlements before going to court, the attorney general’s office said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026

Keeping a neutral rating on the property settlements platform, the UBS analysts tell clients in a note that the regulator’s draft recommendations are more onerous than anticipated.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026

The disclosure also details legal settlements of $24.5 million with Meta Platforms and $22 million with Alphabet.

From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026

When I got back, I decided I might as well begin the epic swim to search for lakeside settlements.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo