Synonyms of settlement

settlement

noun

ˈse-tᵊl-mənt 

as in agreement

an arrangement about action to be taken

eventually reached a peace settlement

Synonyms & Similar Words

• agreement
• pact
• convention
• contract
• understanding
• deal
• promise
• bargain
• covenant
• compact
• treaty
• disposition
• accord
• pledge
• partnership
• charter
• association
• approval
• acceptance
• consent
• binder
• alliance
• league
• assent
• entente
• concurrence
• entente cordiale
• OK

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of settlement

Last Wednesday, Meta—the tech giant behind Facebook and Instagram—agreed to pay out roughly $18 billion dollars in a landmark settlement. — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 2 Sep. 2026

That payment, the suit argues, was fixed compensation for her producing services — not a settlement, release or buyout, with no writing calling it full and final. — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Moreover, given how many IDF officers and soldiers now identify with the settlers and the religious-right parties, any order to evacuate even a handful of settlements could lead to broad noncompliance. — Amos Harel, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2026

But after several more months of litigation over a separate lawsuit, South Florida developer Two Roads Development reached a settlement with the condo owners. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026