arrangements

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 Residents were advised to prepare to leave, gather important belongings and make arrangements for pets in case the warning was upgraded to an evacuation order. Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026 The church said official funeral arrangements would be shared as that information became available. Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026 Other research into how likely an employer is to allow remote and hybrid work arrangements after the pandemic has focused on executives’ traits, such as their age and personalities. Sebastian Fixson, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026 Korkiya said the project had still not reached full construction by late summer 2026, with Russian and Iranian officials continuing to work on the implementation and construction arrangements. Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026 According to Lawrence, an athlete’s total economic package can consist of school payments, collective money, brand deals and other commercial arrangements. Joshua Hong, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026 Understanding Core Principles and Elements Similar to round arrangements, rhythm, proportion, and scale are also important when making a parallel design, but there are other principles and elements to keep in mind. Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 Sep. 2026 Upgrade your seating arrangements before holiday hosting and scoop up the Benchwright Dining Bench while it’s discounted. Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2026 Fortum has previously said that new nuclear projects would require strong customer demand secured through long-term power purchase agreements, strategic partners, appropriate financing and risk-sharing arrangements. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2026
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Noun
  • Meloni also announced plans to prohibit face-covering garments, specifically mentioning the burqas and niqabs worn by some women and girls, in schools.
    Elena Giuliano, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, over the weekend, the New York Times revealed previously unreported details about the center’s plans to remove and replace the artworks in its collection, including gifts from foreign countries.
    Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • In flight tests, the tiny drone navigated pitch-black enclosures, mapped unknown room layouts, hugged surface contours, and located exits without a single visual cue.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Yes, thanks to spacious two-queen room layouts and complimentary cribs.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Household furnishings like clocks and bedspreads sported his designs.
    BETH J. HARPAZ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The two materials are intended to serve different battery manufacturing requirements as energy storage systems become larger and battery designs evolve.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Some of this is down to the sequences in English; Oguri’s accent is sometimes hard to make out, which isn’t helped by the low sound mix and Miike’s tendency in dialogue scenes to show a reverse shot of the person not talking.
    Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The Housewife is certainly at its most potent during those earlier sequences, when Sheridan’s Lelyveld is under the mistaken impression that Hermine Ryan is the unwitting victim rather than the unrepentant perpetrator.
    Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • And maybe even part of survival was— figuring out strategies is also a kind of a stepping out.
    David Brooks, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Trump’s magnanimity comes as China and the United States are in a contest for global leadership, with some of America’s traditional allies rethinking their strategies.
    Josh Boak, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • As the Houthis approached the Red Sea, the area was defended by several armed formations that were nominally controlled by the Saudis.
    Kareem Fahim, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Walker played slightly less than Oliver, coming off the field when the Bills went into their dime formations.
    Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Audiences feel more open to new voices, new platforms, and new formats than ever.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Eventbrite also links the trend to coffeehouse DJ sets and morning dance events, a signal that programmable, alcohol-free formats are expanding across the day.
    Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • This year, the treasurer expects distributions from September bills to begin landing in October.
    A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The research team’s next release, LandScan Mosaic Timeseries (LSM-TS), will have annual population distributions spanning 50 years, from 1975 through 2024.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026

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“Arrangements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrangements. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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