1
as in plan
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
will work out a visitation arrangement in court
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as in layout
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
an artistic arrangement of the vases on the shelf
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as in design
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
the close arrangement of the figures in the family portrait is meant to be symbolic of their close emotional attachment
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as in sequence
the way objects in space or events in time are arranged or follow one another
the ill-advised arrangement of works in the piano recital resulted in pieces of similar mood being played back-to-back
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Recent Examples of arrangement
While the future of that arrangement has not been fully detailed following the Nordstrom announcement, for the latter the attraction is equally clear.
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Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Petrakakos said arrangements around possible tolls or coordination with Iran remain largely ad hoc, with most shipping companies avoiding direct engagement because of sanctions risk.
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Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
Families dealing with sudden loss have to manage police records, medical examiner reports, and funeral arrangements all at once (and usually with very little guidance).
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William Jones,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
Hikers, who have access seven days a week, like that arrangement.
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John Meyer,
Denver Post,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for arrangement
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Petrakakos said arrangements around possible tolls or coordination with Iran remain largely ad hoc, with most shipping companies avoiding direct engagement because of sanctions risk.
—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
Families dealing with sudden loss have to manage police records, medical examiner reports, and funeral arrangements all at once (and usually with very little guidance).
—
William Jones,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
Hikers, who have access seven days a week, like that arrangement.
—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for arrangement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrangement
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Democrats say the Republican plan would hurt low- and middle-income Georgians, who would end up paying more in taxes.
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.
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Dowell said the course layout was especially difficult because it was built more for skateboards — the women’s skateboard park event immediately followed the men’s BMX.
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That means creating an easily navigable layout, incorporating soft, inviting textures and materials, and choosing extra-comfortable furniture.
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Instead of a hallway of bedrooms under a single roof, the sleeping spaces are dispersed across the property, each with direct access to the gardens — a design more commonly found in tropical destinations than in a tony coastal enclave about 35 miles north of San Francisco.
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The production design floored me.
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After the sequence, Plata lay on the grass and put his hands on his head in frustration.
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From here, the components are finished through a sequence of surface treatments including microblasting, sanding and black PVD coating on the baseplate while the bridges receive wet sandblasting followed by either Titalyt® or PVD treatment.
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Perhaps with that base-mobilization strategy in mind, the Republican National Committee is planning to hold a first-ever midterm convention this summer.
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Building resilience Stephanie Niven, co-portfolio manager of the Global Sustainable Equity strategy at Ninety One, told CNBC on a call on Friday that her team took the view that the rise of intense weather conditions in Europe was creating a structural growth opportunity for investment.
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Household formation has fallen sharply since the pandemic, according to a report released earlier in June.
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His proposal had underscored the shaky autonomy of the civilian group, which has clashed with the police officers union, city leaders and former chiefs — not to mention internal strife between commissioners — in the decade since voters overwhelmingly approved its formation.
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Down the hall, the bedroom’s mostly white design theme returns to a more serene composition, providing a quiet sanctuary.
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The composition reflects Rockwell’s fascination with the dichotomy between what people see and what operates behind the scenes, said Stephanie Plunkett, chief curator at the Norman Rockwell Museum.
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Her curriculum is built around the details that working producers confront every day, from insurance requirements and safety planning to investor conversations and distribution readiness.
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Rivian opened a 480,000-square-foot parts distribution center in Metro Air Park in 2025, and has service centers in West Sacramento and Rocklin.
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“Arrangement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrangement. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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