Synonyms of settlements

settlements

noun

plural of settlement

as in agreements

an arrangement about action to be taken

eventually reached a peace settlement

Synonyms & Similar Words

• agreements
• pacts
• conventions
• contracts
• understandings
• promises
• deals
• compacts
• covenants
• bargains
• treaties
• accords
• pledges
• dispositions
• associations
• charters
• partnerships
• binders
• alliances
• approvals
• acceptances
• consents
• leagues
• ententes
• assents
• concurrences
• entente cordiales
• OKs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of settlements

However, in the 7th century, this all vanished; the temples were abandoned and later looted, and Kea never again revived its trade or harbor settlements. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Boulder, Colorado, is hoping its novel lawsuit will be the environmental equivalent of the landmark litigation that produced billions in damages and settlements against Big Tobacco and opioid makers. — Justin Jouvenal, Washington Post, 4 Oct. 2026

The company remains one of the world’s largest automakers and carries the legacy of Dieselgate, the emissions-cheating scandal that cost it billions of dollars in fines, settlements and other penalties. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026

The law, originally passed in 1995, allows the state to calculate the daily cost of incarceration then take that money from current or former inmates who receive inheritances, lottery winnings or certain lawsuit settlements. — Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026

Even before any global settlement, Guevara cases have already cost around $160 million in verdicts and settlements, including $43 million for six settlements approved by aldermen this year. — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

Large settlements often attract phishing attempts because scammers know people are looking for claim information. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Older settlements, such as Boston, kept their short streets and jaunty angles. — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

While one-time costs such as settlements contribute to this year's gap, Chicago still faces a structural imbalance that requires structural solutions. — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026