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
Though the album’s genres are superficially diverse—you’ll hear flashes of grunge, trap, and, yes, reggae—its arrangements could work fine as royalty-free background music for content creators.
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2025
Many female officers were dissatisfied with the arrangement.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
The result was a licensing arrangement in which TikTok’s Chinese owner kept possession of the all-important algorithm and a group of American investors managed the operation.
—semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
As part of his plea arrangement, Cutler has been ordered to serve one year of unsupervised probation and must attend a DUI safety class.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2025
Many female officers were dissatisfied with the arrangement.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
The result was a licensing arrangement in which TikTok’s Chinese owner kept possession of the all-important algorithm and a group of American investors managed the operation.
—semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
As part of his plea arrangement, Cutler has been ordered to serve one year of unsupervised probation and must attend a DUI safety class.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrangement
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His plan is to pose as a Fish & Wildlife agent, there to question Catalina’s husband about poaching … and then what?—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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Here's how Nike's quarterly performance fits into CEO Elliott Hill's broader turnaround plan.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Generic 3-Bedroom Prefab Tiny Home The tiny home is fully customizable, but the layout my teens like has three bedrooms, each fitting a full- to queen-sized bed, a living room, a full kitchen, and one bathroom with a stunning marble-like shower.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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The street track’s layout is tight and twisty, one that’s hard on the brakes and leaves little room for error.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The innovative design allows for a loft space, an open-concept kitchen and dining area, plus a bathroom.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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By simultaneously handling the design and engineering, Pininfarina was able to accelerate the entire process.—
Stephen Treffinger,
Robb Report,
5 Oct. 2025
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Not since John Cazale made The Godfather Part II (1974), Dog Day Afternoon (1975), and The Deer Hunter (1978) in sequence has a five-year stretch of acting been quite so bracing.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Oct. 2025
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Then, later in October, several sequences of an unspecified movie will be filmed there.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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Drivers opted for different tire strategies up and down the grid.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Streaming consolidation, soaring production costs and the rapid rise of AI have forced executives to rethink business models and creative strategies.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Oct. 2025
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Clot formation is a health risk arising from sluggish blood flow through the veins.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Observations of these rogue giants provide unique insight into planetary formation and behavior.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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That means Swift incorporated a portion of the pop classic's composition into her version, in this case the melody and beginning chorus lyrics.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Many people incorporate walking to change their body composition, support their mental health, or improve cardiovascular health.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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And while that’s all well and good, Versant’s mechanism of distribution would seem to undermine the broad steps forward the WNBA has made on the audience acquisition front.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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From the time it was created, OnePay’s big advantage was in its distribution channel.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Arrangement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrangement. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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