arrangements

Definition of arrangementsnext
plural of arrangement
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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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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 Standardized support would mean women can access these tools without having to rely on informal arrangements or their manager’s discretion or support. Shirley Velasquez, Flow Space, 11 May 2026 When the House settlement was finalized, those definitions were thought to concern boosters, collectives and others who use NIL as pretext for pay-to-play arrangements, meaning deals intended to direct an athlete to attend or remain at a particular college. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026 But the contrast between JWords’ rippling, purposeful arrangements and her affectless singing only highlights the weakness of the latter. Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 11 May 2026 All nations that depend on energy from the Gulf will have to work out their own arrangements with Iran. Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 10 May 2026 Show Up, Sing Up, Stay Up had loose plans to meet the team bus for the remainder of the season but De Zerbi wanted the players to make their own travel arrangements for the 2-2 draw with his former side Brighton & Hove Albion. Jay Harris, New York Times, 10 May 2026 The arrangements are elegant and whimsical, ideal for a thoughtful gift or simply bringing some beauty home. Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026 Their arrangements often highlight visible stem structures and softer, more organic designs. J.m. Banks may 9, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2026 On the table are elaborate rose arrangements and settings draped in red ribbon. Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
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Noun
  • Last month, Will County Board members approved Earthrise Energy’s plans for a 2,400-acre solar farm near Crete.
    Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
  • Citing statements from jurors and a county clerk who aided Hill, Murdaugh's lawyers say Hill urged jurors not to be confused by Murdaugh's defense tactics and to watch his body language — and that she was motivated by plans to publish a book about the case.
    Bill Chappell, NPR, 13 May 2026
Noun
  • Kin caregivers particularly struggle to afford housing with enough rooms and accessible, aging-friendly layouts.
    Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 14 May 2026
  • The permanent pavers add a personal touch to any outdoor area through distinctive layouts and textures.
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Noun
  • Having also grown up in Puerto Rico, Soto now intentionally repurposes objects and designs from her childhood into pieces of art that represent life on the small island, such as her upholstered plastic lawn chairs, which are deeply connected to Puerto Rican culture.
    Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
  • The two-piece creation was the first of two designs from Rose, an Oscar winner.
    Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Noun
  • Its AlphaFold system, which predicts the structure of proteins from their amino acid sequences, helped scientists better understand the virus that causes COVID-19 and contributed to advances in protein-structure prediction that were recognized with the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
    Alison Eldridge, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 May 2026
  • At the time of the interviews, neither group had compared its sequences to those generated by the other group.
    Helen Branswell, STAT, 11 May 2026
Noun
  • Wilson also said Republicans are likelier to use AI in their campaign strategies than Democrats, citing recent poll results by the American Association of Political Consultants.
    Angela Yang, NBC news, 15 May 2026
  • Reflecting on the modernization of national security in a Fox News op-ed, FBI Director Kash Patel explores how the bureau must adapt its strategies to address modern threats and advance beyond the artificial intelligence age.
    Staff, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • Havasu Falls, Havasupai Reservation, Arizona Havasu Falls, located within the Havasupai Reservation just beyond the southwest corner of Grand Canyon National Park, attract visitors with their bright blue and green waters and the surrounding travertine rock formations.
    Talia Avakian, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
  • Entrepreneurship momentum continued in April, marking 560,194 new formations—a 9% increase over the same month a year prior.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • As on-set conflict between Emilia and Esteban escalates, Sorogoyen begins to mix digital film, 35 mm, 16 mm and 8 mm, widescreen and box formats, color and black and white.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 16 May 2026
  • The trend is also showing up in more polished drink formats.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Noun
  • The organization hosts fundraisers, youth football camps, and Thanksgiving distributions, among other events.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
  • The accounts eventually become converted to conventional individual retirement accounts, or IRAs, and distributions will be taxed as ordinary income, though family contributions will be returned tax-free.
    Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026

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“Arrangements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrangements. Accessed 18 May. 2026.

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