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

According to the report, the aim would be to reach a settlement favorable to Moscow. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026

Musk has now agreed to settle the two lawsuits filed in Austin, Texas, though the details of the settlement have not been made public. — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 17 Oct. 2026

At the beginning of this century, Andermatt was a quiet settlement in the Ursern Valley, known principally to committed skiers, mountaineers and the Swiss military. — Nick Scott, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026

Under Smotrich, the finance minister whose portfolio includes settlement policy, and Ben Gvir, the national security minister — both settlement dwellers themselves — constraints on settlers have largely fallen away. — Gerry Shih, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2026