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
If your husband predeceases you, the person who will be in charge of the arrangements for his funeral, memorial, cremation or burial will be you.
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Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
According to the policy, travelers also have the option to accept alternative arrangements or travel credits if their original travel is impacted.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
The popular hits will be performed by a 20-piece orchestra, with arrangements written by Juilliard cello virtuoso Dave Eggar and conductor Chuck Palmer.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Attorneys challenging the appointments have raised issues about a lack of transparency in how special prosecutor arrangements come about as well as insufficient oversight and guardrails over the work, which the taxpayer foots the bill for.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Previous arrangements with quarantine officials speeded the tree through what might have been a lethal delay and it was then put on a train and arrived in Orlando ahead of Foster.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Some of her favorite arrangements?
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 16 Mar. 2026
Within roughly an hour, Hennig had Brink on a cross-country flight and had made arrangements for Brink to be shuttled from the Las Vegas airport to the team’s hotel.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2026
In those arrangements, the emotional and administrative burden remains on the client’s shoulders.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
According to the policy, travelers also have the option to accept alternative arrangements or travel credits if their original travel is impacted.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
The popular hits will be performed by a 20-piece orchestra, with arrangements written by Juilliard cello virtuoso Dave Eggar and conductor Chuck Palmer.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Attorneys challenging the appointments have raised issues about a lack of transparency in how special prosecutor arrangements come about as well as insufficient oversight and guardrails over the work, which the taxpayer foots the bill for.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Previous arrangements with quarantine officials speeded the tree through what might have been a lethal delay and it was then put on a train and arrived in Orlando ahead of Foster.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Some of her favorite arrangements?
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 16 Mar. 2026
Within roughly an hour, Hennig had Brink on a cross-country flight and had made arrangements for Brink to be shuttled from the Las Vegas airport to the team’s hotel.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2026
In those arrangements, the emotional and administrative burden remains on the client’s shoulders.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrangements
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The United States was informed about Israel's plans to strike the South Pars natural gas field but did not take part in it, according to a person familiar with the matter.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Abu Dhabi firm has operations in roughly 30 countries, with subsidiaries in the UK and India, as well as data center development plans in places like France, Italy, and Kazakhstan.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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Whether designing layouts, creating original illustrations, or shaping the visual identity of our publication, Grey approaches every project with professionalism and passion.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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The colorful and sophisticated accommodations emphasize comfort via squishy couches and plush bedding, and clever layouts make smart use of the space in rooms and suites alike.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Mar. 2026
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Peyton’s ability to translate her ideas into visually compelling designs demonstrates not only technical skill but a clear artistic identity that feels entirely her own.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Hudson’s silver Georges Chakra gown, which featured a black strip at the top of her bodice, was crafted from a foil-like material that, upon closer inspection, was revealed to be covered in intricate floral designs.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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Series star Iñaki Godoy, who plays Luffy, also said the show’s action sequences will change.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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Series star Iñaki Godoy, who plays Luffy, also said the tone of the show’s action sequences will change.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Taleblu underscored how the importance of the Strait of Hormuz has only escalated since the Iran-Iraq war of the 1980s because of the Iranian regime’s asymmetric military and maritime strategies, including fast-attack water craft, drones, and mines.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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Arnott is the founder and chairman of Research Affiliates, a firm that oversees strategies for nearly $200 billion index funds and ETFs for the likes of Charles Schwab and Invesco.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
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Inside the Kartchner Caverns State Park, temperatures stay around a steady, cool level year-round, with massive limestone formations.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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In many other places, the fighters have moved into other mercenary formations.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
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Celebrations have continued but transformed into missile-friendly formats.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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The album is offered in several formats, including an exclusive red vinyl, cassette and CD.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
13 Mar. 2026
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In Canada, where around $30 billion invested in private real estate funds, about 40% of the total, is now gated as managers limit distributions and halt redemptions.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Heirs may learn who will serve as trustee, when distributions are likely to occur, and what constraints exist to preserve wealth across generations.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Arrangements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrangements. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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