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 Critics argue such arrangements force consumers to pay for surplus electricity, although Manga said such guarantees were necessary to secure financing for capital-intensive projects. ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026 The dollar’s dominance will erode more rapidly, with its share of global foreign exchange reserves perhaps falling below 50 percent as bilateral currency arrangements proliferate and the pricing of commodities diversifies. Mark Leonard, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 Many of these arrangements involve companies simultaneously investing, purchasing computing capacity, and building infrastructure from one another. Joshua Hong, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026 The news, and uncertainty about the new arrangements and the terms of the public-private partnerships the government was seeking, rattled the investment community. Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 This latest development comes amid reports that Panettiere’s family isn’t seeing eye to eye on the funeral arrangements. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 18 Aug. 2026 This will encourage the future flower stalks to be tall and strong—perfect for fall flower arrangements. The Spruce, 11 Aug. 2026 Either way, check the rental listings for the layout and sleeping arrangements to make sure everyone has a place to sleep. Sara Hansen, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2026 Striking arrangements of fruit trees and flowering trees are promised for a space that borders the Inhotim Private Natural Heritage Reserve and the Paz Environmental Protection Area. Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 10 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • As residents complain and other communities, such as Monroe County and Sumpter Township, have scaled back or decided against Flock cameras, Waterford police have no plans to take down these cameras anytime soon.
    Heath Kalb, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Later, the Moon opposes Uranus in your 5th House of Creativity and Play, bringing a spontaneous idea, romantic spark, or change in personal plans.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Video previews and creator page layouts are also getting more customizable, and custom unblurred thumbnails can now be added to any public posts.
    Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Entry-level luxury cruise cabins can offer balconies, spacious layouts, premium amenities, and even butler service.
    Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Vintage Modern builds custom cars by hand at its Buford facility, using classic designs as the inspiration while incorporating modern engineering and amenities.
    Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Portuguese touches are incorporated here too; the blanket on the bed comes from Burel and is made using wool from Serra de Estrela sheep into colorful, contemporary designs.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Cameramen raced around hectically setting up lights and checking shots as choreographers ran through fight sequences and a prop team worked out how to hoist a net that would later restrain a hostage.
    Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The second book, Shift, consists of alternating flashback sequences, telling both the origin story of the silos and tales from past rebellions.
    Noel Murray, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • That combination can make the usual credit card payoff strategies difficult to sustain.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Many countries will benefit from similar hedgehog strategies that draw on the technological revolution favoring defense, insulating their territories against contagion.
    Mark Leonard, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The researchers argue that the enormous cliff system triggered prolonged erosion that stripped away vast amounts of rock and helped expose some of North America’s oldest geological formations.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
  • At these deep-sea mineral formations, a rich chemical brew, warmed by volcanic activity, spills out over the ocean floor.
    Philip Ball, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The quantization pass that follows commonly lands around four or five bits per weight, though many formats exist, and presets rather than manual tuning decide which tensors keep higher precision.
    Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Others offered new hosts in traditional formats, such as a series of MSNBC streaming opinion programs that relied on personalities such as Zerlina Maxwell.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • In the meantime, the district is holding mobile food distributions for students in various neighborhoods the rest of the week after receiving state permission to do so.
    Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Incentive trusts can tie distributions to education, employment, or specific milestones rather than releasing funds all at once.
    Jonathan I. Shenkman, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

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“Arrangements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrangements. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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