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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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
Other times, apps disclose the proxy arrangement outright.
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Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Democrats say that arrangement is a conflict of interest.
—Stephen Groves, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Instructor Kayoko Kondo offers structured classes in Nagoya, Kyoto and Tokyo where participants create their own arrangement.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Then came a one-on-one with Mike Atherton for Sky, and similar arrangements with the BBC and talkSPORT.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 29 May 2026
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Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Democrats say that arrangement is a conflict of interest.
—Stephen Groves, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Instructor Kayoko Kondo offers structured classes in Nagoya, Kyoto and Tokyo where participants create their own arrangement.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Then came a one-on-one with Mike Atherton for Sky, and similar arrangements with the BBC and talkSPORT.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrangement
Noun
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On land Vincent has also set up a solar panel above the beachside bar, with plans to add more to the staff quarters in order to reduce the island’s reliance on generators.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The summer after eighth grade, both Celi and Elio have tech-centric plans (making content for social media in Celi’s case, gaming in Elio’s), but those plans are upended when their families separately crack down on screen time and send both kids to Mexico to experience life in the analog world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Each container features expanding walls that instantly increase interior space, allowing for a dynamic layout that can accommodate everything from bistro tables to bedrooms.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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The marketing highlights a single-story layout and a compound-like feel.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
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Loved the quirky design features, like the aluminum rocking chair at the work desk, which added unexpected personality to the room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The cups also feature a more angular design, visibly protruding rather than gradually curving.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
31 May 2026
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Key sequences from the show—like a cruising scene in a hotel gym—are reproduced, efficiently, using basic props.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
4 June 2026
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For the sequence when Carol frantically drives away from the hospital, Adams designed a new system with an LED screen that went on front of the truck with a cap on top, so all the light when Carol is driving comes exclusively from the LED screen.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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No matter the motivation or trading strategy, going short is a bet that a stock will decline in price.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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In general, Stearns’ strategy is a wise one.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Unusual cloud formations took shape above Houston’s highways on Tuesday.—
Ben Noll,
Washington Post,
3 June 2026
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Bilardo, meanwhile, made a significant tactical switch, scrapping his 4-3-1-2 and instead using a 3-5-2 formation to provide a spare man against England’s strike duo, with Maradona playing off Jorge Valdano rather than behind two strikers.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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The composition of this fingerprint is different from the mixture of chemicals someone was initially exposed to, as some PFAS accumulate in blood to a greater extent than others.—
Carrie McDonough,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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From 1976 through 2008, the GPI was low and stable, averaging 13, but the composition shifted markedly over time.—
Bruce Sibley,
Time,
29 May 2026
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His superlative shot-stopping ability, commanding distribution and defining game-winning moments this season contributed substantially to the Gunners ending their 22-year wait for a Premier League trophy – this after so many recent near misses.—
Aleks Klosok,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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In contrast, nonbiological samples had a wider distribution of chain lengths.—
Gideon Yoffe,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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“Arrangement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrangement. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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