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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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
Negotiating mineral agreements, technology partnerships, infrastructure investments, and security arrangements demands officials who understand local politics, maintain long-term relationships, and know where compromise is possible.
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Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 15 June 2026
Treatment may also bring practical adjustments, including separate sleeping arrangements, changes in physical contact or new daily routines.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 15 June 2026
Jon Hyman, chair of the employment and labor practice at the Wickens Herzer Panza law firm, advises his clients to trust individual managers to work out arrangements on a case-by-case basis.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 14 June 2026
The fighting does highlight the fragile nature of territorial arrangements within the alliance, especially among groups operating in close proximity and competing over the same sources of revenue.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 June 2026
The issue stemmed from seating arrangements at Wrigley Field during San Francisco's road trip to Chicago for a recent three-game set, some of which was aired nationally by ESPN.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The statement also encouraged visitors to make travel arrangements and secure documentation well in advance of their trips.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Beyond how-to books, the United States offered few means of studying art, few great paintings to imitate, and, thanks to American prudery, few chances to master the complex arrangements of human bodies considered indispensable to art’s most profound forms.
—Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026
Jobim and Regina’s then-husband, producer César Camargo Mariano, reportedly clashed on the details of the arrangements.
—Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 13 June 2026
Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 15 June 2026
Treatment may also bring practical adjustments, including separate sleeping arrangements, changes in physical contact or new daily routines.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 15 June 2026
Jon Hyman, chair of the employment and labor practice at the Wickens Herzer Panza law firm, advises his clients to trust individual managers to work out arrangements on a case-by-case basis.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 14 June 2026
The fighting does highlight the fragile nature of territorial arrangements within the alliance, especially among groups operating in close proximity and competing over the same sources of revenue.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 June 2026
The issue stemmed from seating arrangements at Wrigley Field during San Francisco's road trip to Chicago for a recent three-game set, some of which was aired nationally by ESPN.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The statement also encouraged visitors to make travel arrangements and secure documentation well in advance of their trips.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Beyond how-to books, the United States offered few means of studying art, few great paintings to imitate, and, thanks to American prudery, few chances to master the complex arrangements of human bodies considered indispensable to art’s most profound forms.
—Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026
Jobim and Regina’s then-husband, producer César Camargo Mariano, reportedly clashed on the details of the arrangements.
—Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrangements
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Over the course of several interviews over the past month, Charlotte-area parents described child care not as a normal consumer decision but as something closer to a strategic campaign involving timing, networking, luck, financial compromise and backup plans layered on top of backup plans.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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Across California’s capital region, many businesses have announced plans to screen some — or all — of the World Cup matches for the most dedicated of fans.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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Families will also appreciate the larger room layouts and pullout couch options in select suites, which make traveling with kids a little less chaotic and a lot more comfortable.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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During Europe this meant working through the layouts with our art director Andrew Flynn, first on the phone, and later, over email.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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Right now, trends point toward designs in natural materials such as raffia, jute, and cork, which reinforce the summer aesthetic and pair perfectly with the organic feel of linen.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
14 June 2026
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Those programs remain at an early stage, but CEPI is assessing whether any of these vaccine designs could be tested during the current outbreak.—
Paul Adepoju,
Scientific American,
14 June 2026
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Getting to shoot the action sequences, getting to play those moments of high intensity, the thrills, the suspense, that was such a joy.—
Carita Rizzo,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
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Just eight phylotypes appeared on more than 70% of participants, and those dominant lineages accounted for roughly a third of all bacterial sequences detected.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Learn about the debt relief strategies available to you now.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Guests complete cognitive-skills assessments that analyze the brain’s processing speed, visual memory, and executive functioning, then move into personalized drills and strategies.—
Melinda Fulmer,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
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No formations, no expected goals, just unadulterated, cynical judgment from someone who needs a break from complaining about the Giants’ bullpen.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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The canvases, carefully arranged in structured compositions, rise in the gallery like geological formations or ancient architectural monuments, according to Claeysen-Gleyzon.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Not all stores have the same prices, as the company is rolling out different store formats with varying price structures.—
Reia Li,
AZCentral.com,
4 Dec. 2025
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Singletary is the overall RB11 in standard formats (RB15 in PPR) since Week 11 with at least 44 rushing yards in each game and three total TDs.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Dec. 2025
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At present, the foundation serves as the entity through which Volunteer athletes receive House revenue-sharing distributions.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Other fan distributions included the 2016 MLB All-Star Game, said Soroptimist Paula Day, another member of STAT.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Arrangements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrangements. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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