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

The settlement between Google and Epic that aimed to put to rest the companies’ long-running antitrust battle is being withdrawn, and that means third-party app stores are coming to the Play Store. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026

Some of the passengers who didn’t participate in the settlement were eligible to sue Costa Cruises and Carnival. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

But that came before Williams’ stinging comments about the settlement between the Justice Department and IRS. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 15 July 2026

In all, more than 160,000 people may also be eligible for the settlement. — Brian Sloan,dan Avery, CNBC, 15 July 2026