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
Discreetly in a back corner is the reception desk, and a large chandelier illuminates the fresh flower arrangements below.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
But when the processions disperse, the city returns to its usual arrangements and the permission recedes with the crowd.
—Vogue, 1 June 2026
According to the Navy, companies whose vessels successfully complete the testing phase will receive $15 million and become eligible for future leasing arrangements or production opportunities.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
Asking for specifics in calling out a mid-day appointment as an example creates a clear pathway for the hiring manager to provide details and a process on how flexible work arrangements are handled.
—Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Officials said deployment preparations for Chad began in November and included negotiations over medical evacuation arrangements, status-of-forces protections, privileges and immunities agreements and extensive pre-deployment training.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 May 2026
Technology tends to outpace existing legal arrangements.
—Oana Godeanu-Kenworthy, Fortune, 25 May 2026
An album that has so many tunes about boyhood is well served by songwriting and arrangements that evoke such a never-ending sense of play.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 23 May 2026
Researchers have searched for repeating structures within it, such as identical circular arrangements that would indicate a compact universe.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 23 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
But when the processions disperse, the city returns to its usual arrangements and the permission recedes with the crowd.
—Vogue, 1 June 2026
According to the Navy, companies whose vessels successfully complete the testing phase will receive $15 million and become eligible for future leasing arrangements or production opportunities.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
Asking for specifics in calling out a mid-day appointment as an example creates a clear pathway for the hiring manager to provide details and a process on how flexible work arrangements are handled.
—Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Officials said deployment preparations for Chad began in November and included negotiations over medical evacuation arrangements, status-of-forces protections, privileges and immunities agreements and extensive pre-deployment training.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 May 2026
Technology tends to outpace existing legal arrangements.
—Oana Godeanu-Kenworthy, Fortune, 25 May 2026
An album that has so many tunes about boyhood is well served by songwriting and arrangements that evoke such a never-ending sense of play.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 23 May 2026
Researchers have searched for repeating structures within it, such as identical circular arrangements that would indicate a compact universe.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrangements
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And Patriot Front has plans to keep growing – fast.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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According to News 12, the 43-year-old reality star told VUE Magazine about his plans to enter the political sphere at their spring edition party on Thursday night.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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The new layouts also offer employees outdoor balcony seating and long, sunlit tables for group projects.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
6 June 2026
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Not all living room layouts are created equal, and many people fall victim to six common mistakes when positioning their furniture in this space.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
6 June 2026
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Over time, basketry evolved into a craft among their descendants—with designs used to carry items such as sewing tools, homemade bread, and flowers—for both practical and economic purposes.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The tradition of laying flower carpets — and destroying them when the procession tramples them — dates back two centuries and is popular also in Latin America, where elaborate sand designs are also made.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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One of my favorite sequences to do was the Bullseye versus Fake Bullseye in Episode 8.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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There were a lot of montage sequences that didn’t make the final cut, simply because of time.—
Carita Rizzo,
Deadline,
1 June 2026
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According to the American College of Cardiology, first-line strategies for managing high blood pressure include quitting smoking, eating a heart-healthy diet, and increasing physical activity.—
Fran Kritz,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2026
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Livermore’s evolution into a happening place began more than 20 years ago, when city planners and the community began to focus on investing in downtown, supporting local businesses and trying some interesting urban-design strategies to improve the look and feel of the city.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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The dancers — now unified in formations that softly bleed into one another like clouds — demand attention.—
Steven Vargas,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Climbs range in difficulty from shorter and less technical routes to extremely challenging; it’s recommended to call the park for more information on specific climbs as well as full climbing regulations (no bolting is allowed on the quartzite formations, for instance).—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Midwest Living,
4 June 2026
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There are several other acts adding personal twists to surefire musical formats this week.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
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Seven states, including Arkansas, Hawaii, Mississippi, New Hampshire, North Dakota, West Virginia and Wyoming, do not offer public data access or have incompatible data formats.—
Dian Zhang,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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There are certain penalty exceptions, such as for distributions for higher education expenses or the purchase of a first home.—
Jessica Dickler,Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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The bottom line The required minimum distributions tied to your retirement accounts aren't optional.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Arrangements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrangements. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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