1
as in plans
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 layouts
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 designs
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 sequences
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 arrangements
Thousands of air travelers scrambled to make alternate arrangements or simply hunkered down and waited at South Florida’s three international airports Monday as a blizzard that dropped up to 2 feet of snow all but paralyzed most of the Northeast.
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David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026
Evans said that while tariffs are challenging for the agriculture and ranching sectors, lopsided trade arrangements that hurt American producers are no better.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 23 Feb. 2026
Assaf estimates that more than 90% of the college athletes using NIL Club do not participate in revenue-sharing arrangements with their schools.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Administrators were offered overtime pay to report to school buildings and make arrangements ahead of the storm.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
Local artists will lead sketching still-life arrangements of skulls, seed pods, turtle shells, tree bark, greens and fruit.
—Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 22 Feb. 2026
Foliage of some of the most common garden ornamentals will last up to a year or more in dry arrangements.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026
And there has been a precedent for courts making arrangements to give companies their money back in trade cases.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
Private funeral arrangements have been made.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026
Evans said that while tariffs are challenging for the agriculture and ranching sectors, lopsided trade arrangements that hurt American producers are no better.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 23 Feb. 2026
Assaf estimates that more than 90% of the college athletes using NIL Club do not participate in revenue-sharing arrangements with their schools.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Administrators were offered overtime pay to report to school buildings and make arrangements ahead of the storm.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
Local artists will lead sketching still-life arrangements of skulls, seed pods, turtle shells, tree bark, greens and fruit.
—Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 22 Feb. 2026
Foliage of some of the most common garden ornamentals will last up to a year or more in dry arrangements.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026
And there has been a precedent for courts making arrangements to give companies their money back in trade cases.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
Private funeral arrangements have been made.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrangements
Noun
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Alongside the promise for more nuclear weapons, Kim also reiterated plans for stronger ICBMs, submarine-launch capabilities, and developments involving drones and artificial intelligence.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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The president announced plans to offer those who do not have a retirement savings plan through their employer, such as a 401(k), access to the same plan offered to federal workers.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Rooms can accommodate families with connecting layouts, and a thoughtful program for Little Stars includes boba tea-making classes, Hakka umbrella-painting workshops, and various Taiwanese cooking classes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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To top it all off, the inline-four is heavier than alternative layouts, more complex, and harder to justify in 2026.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Feb. 2026
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Prince William and Kate Middleton have favored classic designs for their children’s nurseries.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
22 Feb. 2026
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The lots spanned every season between those years and showcased designs by creative directors Lagerfeld and Virginie Viard.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
22 Feb. 2026
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The directors agree that most of the film seamlessly blends their input, though Shi specialized in the horror and action sequences, while Sharafian leaned into the emotional scenes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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These sequences of process and investigation are captured with all the verve and nerve-wracking tension of a slick spy thriller, aided by a detailed, thundering soundscape sure to leave you on edge.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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How investors should respond to the moment depends on their savings and investment goals — but there are strategies to protect your portfolio during the heightened unease.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Ask for examples of how the planner builds income strategies rather than just investment portfolios.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Wearing matching leather coats, the two chatted constantly, pointing at parade formations and singing along with performers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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But in 2026, with Glenn calling the plays and Brian Duker now the defensive coordinator, they are expected to have more 3-4 formations, which is likely why Johnson was moved.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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The current catalog covers all formats, from feature films to short films, and is aimed at both mainstream audiences and niche communities.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2026
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By the 1960s and ’70s, the reach of mass media prompted companies to communicate complex medical information in brief commercial formats.—
Anna Chorniy,
The Conversation,
27 Feb. 2026
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Losing documentation eliminates the opportunity to take tax-free distributions later.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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The distributions cover more than 49 million vehicles insured by State Farm across the country, with the actual amount varying by state and premiums paid.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Arrangements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrangements. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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