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
The thought was that arrangement would avoid a situation in which Hines demolished Carmen Court but ended up not building the senior living complex.
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Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 15 May 2025
Even some of Trump’s most ultra-MAGA supporters, normally loath to say anything remotely critical about the president, have objected to the arrangement.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2025
Put the longer flowers in the vase and, afterwards, surround the outer rim of the arrangement with the shorter flowers.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
Those arrangements substantively violate NCAA rules.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 May 2025
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Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 15 May 2025
Even some of Trump’s most ultra-MAGA supporters, normally loath to say anything remotely critical about the president, have objected to the arrangement.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2025
Put the longer flowers in the vase and, afterwards, surround the outer rim of the arrangement with the shorter flowers.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
Those arrangements substantively violate NCAA rules.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrangement
Noun
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2025
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However, the plan does not address several costly tax cuts proposed by President Trump in his 2024 campaign, including tax-free tips, overtime, and Social Security benefits.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Noun
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There is also a choice of plates to alter the keyboard’s layout with up to 16 options and 5 accessories to give each keyboard a more individual finish.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Inside, the open concept layout of the Airbnb makes the space feel delightfully airy and breezy.—
Kimberley Mok,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2025
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My suspicion is that the Air will have a design that will turn heads, and if battery life is acceptable, will prove very popular.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Kennerly said the final design was a collaboration between the client, architect Michael Wenrich and the builder.—
Laura Kinsler,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2025
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The entire sequence unfolds at Galilee Gulch, played in the show by a mansion on Lake Murray, just outside the state capital of Columbia, that happens to be the largest single-family residence in South Carolina, at around 18,000 square feet.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Early in the first half against Villa, one sequence demonstrated the two most outstanding aspects of Lavia’s game: his ability to receive and retain the ball under pressure, and his talent for identifying and playing line-breaking passes that give his team an advantage.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee responded to the GOP’s strategy by pointing to Trump.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
The Washington Examiner,
14 May 2025
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In the current state of Disney’s strategy, with Andor’s cost and season 1 viewership, had that not happened, it would have probably been cancelled after season 1, no matter how it was received.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Noun
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And while ear piercing is generally safe, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) lists several adverse outcomes to improper piercing and piercing care, such as infection at the piercing site, bloodstream infections, allergic reactions, cuts and tears, and keloid formation.—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
9 May 2025
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China did not ignore the formation of the I2U2 bloc in Middle Eastern geoeconomics.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Hockney participated in the composition of each sequence and the layout of each space.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
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The Actual Portfolio: This refers to the current composition of the investment holdings.—
Paul Westall,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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The league saw nearly 9% revenue distribution growth last year, and the salary cap is projected to continue growing.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
12 May 2025
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Coppola is keeping the distribution of the film all in the family, as his nephew Robert Schwartzman’s company Utopia has acquired the North American rights for the film.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
12 May 2025
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“Arrangement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrangement. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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