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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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
To help businesses prepare, Georgia Commute Options encouraged employers to consider flexible schedules, transit use and remote work arrangements when possible.
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Carson Bonner,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
In these arrangements, outside investors finance lawsuits in exchange for a share of the potential payout, adding another layer of complexity to an already challenging risk landscape.
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Sentry Insurance,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
While success isn't guaranteed, debt collectors are often willing to discuss payment arrangements or settlements, particularly when borrowers come prepared with accurate information and realistic expectations.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Petrakakos said arrangements around possible tolls or coordination with Iran remain largely ad hoc, with most shipping companies avoiding direct engagement because of sanctions risk.
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Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
The 100-megawatt Tati Solar Project is set to begin commercial operations next year, after securing financial arrangements with the help of South Africa’s FirstRand Ltd and Rand Merchant bank.
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Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced later.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
In winter, the leathery leaves are adorned with cone-like seed pods that are popular in flower arrangements.
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Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Ecuador was among the countries that booked the most travel arrangements to the Kansas City area.
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Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
Carson Bonner,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
In these arrangements, outside investors finance lawsuits in exchange for a share of the potential payout, adding another layer of complexity to an already challenging risk landscape.
—
Sentry Insurance,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
While success isn't guaranteed, debt collectors are often willing to discuss payment arrangements or settlements, particularly when borrowers come prepared with accurate information and realistic expectations.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Petrakakos said arrangements around possible tolls or coordination with Iran remain largely ad hoc, with most shipping companies avoiding direct engagement because of sanctions risk.
—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
The 100-megawatt Tati Solar Project is set to begin commercial operations next year, after securing financial arrangements with the help of South Africa’s FirstRand Ltd and Rand Merchant bank.
—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced later.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
In winter, the leathery leaves are adorned with cone-like seed pods that are popular in flower arrangements.
—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Ecuador was among the countries that booked the most travel arrangements to the Kansas City area.
—
Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrangements
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Caftans are the underrated summer essential that bring breezy, effortless glamour to beach days, brunches, and evening plans alike.
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Although the panel date has not been confirmed, the members and the team behind the webcomic will be on it to chat about their upcoming plans.
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Unlike conventional transistor layouts, nanostack vertically stacks and staggers transistors, allowing more components to be integrated within the same footprint.
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Its latest creation in Beverly Hills falls in step with the firm’s signature flair for striking layouts and a strong emphasis on seamless indoor-outdoor living.
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The celebration included dual Zac Posen custom designs – DeGeneres in a cream vest and slacks, de Rossi in a tuxedo halter top and baby pink tulle skirt – plus an all-vegan menu, and it was officiated by self-help author and friend Wayne Dyer.
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Its designs are worn by on-court officials, lines judges and ball boys and girls, embedding the brand directly into the tournament’s visual language.
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Speaking of that last vampire subject, this is also a great episode for Jacob Anderson in the B-plot, as Louis plays the reluctant avenger doing that loveable scoundrel Raglan James’s dirty work in two stand-out action sequences.
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Likewise, despite the filmmakers’ best efforts, there’s still a few uncanny valleys to be crossed, notably in the up-close, full-body fighting sequences, which remind us how much VFX isn’t quite there yet.
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The federal government and states have begun investigating pricing strategies that companies report have led to higher profits.
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When planning for retirement, asset allocation, withdrawal strategies, and tax-efficient investing is typically top of mind.
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Visitors come for the unique rock formations, sandstone canyons, and rolling hills – all laid out across 13 miles of hiking and horseback riding trails.
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In other words, reaching that objective would simultaneously invalidate the longer-term bullish flag pattern, making the battle between these two active formations one of the market's most important technical developments.
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Rapid and blitz — faster, more intense forms of chess — were Naroditsky’s favorite formats.
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Across formats including mat, reformer and hybrid, the benefits include improved posture and pain relief.
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Under normal circumstances, distributions from a traditional 401(k) are taxed as ordinary income.
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Second, the sample was weighted using energy balancing, which finds weights by minimizing the energy distance — a statistical measure of the difference between two multivariate distributions — between the survey and the target population.
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“Arrangements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrangements. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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