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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2
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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3
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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4
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
His lush orchestral arrangements would have been right at home in that milieu, too.
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Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
The specialty of the location is its in-house florist, where customers can browse a flower wall featuring small mono-floral bouquets, custom arrangements and premade designs.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
The Trump administration has been trying to hammer out a deal that would restructure TikTok U.S.’s operations in a way that would comply with the law — while also being an arrangement the Chinese government will approve.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 20 June 2025
Best practices include allowing gradual reentry and flexible work arrangements.
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—Michelle Travis, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
The specialty of the location is its in-house florist, where customers can browse a flower wall featuring small mono-floral bouquets, custom arrangements and premade designs.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
The Trump administration has been trying to hammer out a deal that would restructure TikTok U.S.’s operations in a way that would comply with the law — while also being an arrangement the Chinese government will approve.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 20 June 2025
Best practices include allowing gradual reentry and flexible work arrangements.
3.
—Michelle Travis, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrangement
Noun
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The Justice Department ended over 4,000 positions as part of a sweeping reorganization, including plans to cut 1,500 personnel from the FBI, according to budget documents reviewed by the Washington Examiner.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2025
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In this way, UNICEF advocates for governments to adopt a child-centric approach in their policies, plans and budgets.—
UNICEF USA,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Inspired by local culture, the patio's layout is a blend of traditional elements and modern sophistication.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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In addition, the Xfinity Series race here in the mid-2000s (the last of which was won by Kyle Busch) had a different layout.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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Bezos wore a pair of black swim shorts with blue designs on them, also accessorizing with sunglasses and a white bucket hat.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
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The notches in the design harken back to the 2013 season and the Block Knights wordmark seen in the Bounce House end zone.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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Unlike traditional computing, which processes information in binary sequences, quantum computing harnesses the unique properties of quantum mechanics—superposition, entanglement and tunneling—to process complex information in entirely new ways.—
Markus Pflitsch,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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In a crucial chase sequence, Bond will have to deliver two hundred packages in a Honda Civic by 7 p.m. or risk unemployment.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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On TikTok, users say that the strategy can enhance mood, endurance, brain health, and more.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
19 June 2025
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Representatives for the Earthquakes declined a request for an interview on further details about the ownership group’s strategy.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2025
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The agreement also provides for the formation of an AI subcommittee to evaluate AI use, and requires reasonable notice to the subcommittee before implementing AI.—
Oludolapo Makinde,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Some scientists believe that rocket propellant may play a part in the formation of high altitude 'night shining' noctilucent clouds - a phenomenon that is more common at northerly altitudes, but has been spotted manifesting closer to the equator in recent decades.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Dense breasts don’t correlate with body or breast size—they’re a function of tissue composition, with more glandular and fibrous tissue and less fat.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 June 2025
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Substack offers a comprehensive solution that combines website functionality, blogging capability, newsletter distribution and podcast hosting.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2025
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Platforms like YouTube and Instagram are providing distribution and control of their stories in ways once unimaginable—and allowing people with disabilities the chance to reach audiences once unheard of.—
Alan Schwarz,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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“Arrangement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrangement. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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