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
The Act also introduced new flexibility features, including allowing employer matching contributions on student loan repayments, creating emergency savings options linked to retirement plans, and expanding the availability of Roth treatment across retirement arrangements.
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Its acoustic arrangements are sparse and her lyrics fragmentary, but the mood is warm and inviting.
—Marissa Lorusso, Pitchfork, 26 Jan. 2026
Licensing arrangements were handled by All3Media International.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
The upcoming tour is planned to showcase the iconic locomotive across the country, though final arrangements on the eastern portion of the route are still being finalized, according to reports.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
As for the remainder of the tailgate area, Freescape further expands flexibility by offering shelf-like modules that buyers can stack into different arrangements or remove as needed.
—New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
Different arrangements of these hydrogen bonds can shape ice’s crystalline structure into various configurations, from a hexagonal prism to a cubic lattice to less familiar lattice systems such as rhombohedral and tetragonal.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2026
Funeral arrangements have yet to be determined.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026
The terrific blend of reggaeton, merengue and bachata group Aventura was one of my favorite arrangements from Bad Bunny’s 2022 world tour.
—Yifan Wu, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Its acoustic arrangements are sparse and her lyrics fragmentary, but the mood is warm and inviting.
—Marissa Lorusso, Pitchfork, 26 Jan. 2026
Licensing arrangements were handled by All3Media International.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
The upcoming tour is planned to showcase the iconic locomotive across the country, though final arrangements on the eastern portion of the route are still being finalized, according to reports.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
As for the remainder of the tailgate area, Freescape further expands flexibility by offering shelf-like modules that buyers can stack into different arrangements or remove as needed.
—New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
Different arrangements of these hydrogen bonds can shape ice’s crystalline structure into various configurations, from a hexagonal prism to a cubic lattice to less familiar lattice systems such as rhombohedral and tetragonal.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2026
Funeral arrangements have yet to be determined.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026
The terrific blend of reggaeton, merengue and bachata group Aventura was one of my favorite arrangements from Bad Bunny’s 2022 world tour.
—Yifan Wu, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrangements
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Savannah Guthrie, who temporarily stepped away from her NBC duties, including plans to co-host the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics, issued a plea through social media asking for prayers and public support as the search continues.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Feb. 2026
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Washington County warehouse The federal government paid more than $100 million to buy a warehouse in Williamsport, Washington County, near Hagerstown, with plans to convert it into an ICE detention center with space for 1,500 beds.—
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Some in the modern stable blocks have duplex layouts and private patios.—
Lydia Bell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 2026
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The passenger version supports flexible layouts.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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When Luckman arrived in Chicago, the Bears playbook had hundreds of designs from the T Formation, with hundreds of variations in the playbook and seemingly hundreds more in the imagination.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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This is clearly not possible considering the importance of safety concerns associated with nuclear reactors, particularly new and novel designs.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Instead, most elements are choreographic—step sequences, hydroplaning, and twizzles (a continuous forward-moving twirl on one foot).—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
26 Jan. 2026
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There are several virtuosic sequences, including the plane crash and Linda’s duel to the death with the boar, that fully justify the film’s R rating and induce laughter with their audacity.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
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While neighboring vineyards resorted to grafting their vines onto pest-resistant American roots, DRC used various intensive strategies to keep its original European vines intact, at least until the 1940s.—
Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The attempt to create a viable and vibrant residential hub arrives after years of neglect and fumbled strategies by the prior owner, an affiliate of real estate firm Z&L Properties.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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There were three jumps in all, each scored based on how well the two mirrored the formations given to them by the competition committee ahead of time.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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The stunning building seamlessly flows with the surrounding area, rising out of the red rocks just like a prominent peak, offering stunning views of the iconic red rock formations that Sedona is famous for.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2026
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Imaging, labs, wearables, and diagnostic tests are stored in various formats.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Investing in different formats that encourage scent layering and reimagining fruity and gourmand fragrances.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
6 Feb. 2026
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Residents who stay in an eligible property for over one year will also be included in annual equity distributions based on returns from the housing units.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Nor will minimum distributions be required.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Arrangements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrangements. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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