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
Lopez often changed the familiar pop arrangements of her songs to fit a moody, zesty energy.
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Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
There are specific furniture pieces as well as arrangements that designers say are key to achieving this goal.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 12 Jan. 2026
The requirements for the project Nightfall have already been shared with the industry partners who had signed the confidential security arrangements.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
As of Monday morning, it’s not known if Busfield is in custody or has made arrangements to surrender himself to authorities in New Mexico.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Learning to Grow Her love for these natural beauties began on her family’s farm in nearby Bedford County, where her mother crafted thoughtful floral arrangements for church each Sunday.
—Brennan Long, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Shahidah Salaam did not open her new floral business in South Kansas City just to sell roses or make pretty flower arrangements.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Jan. 2026
Financial cooperation sweetens the model further through local-currency settlement, RMB clearing arrangements, credit and debt swap lines, and even Panda bonds on offer.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
Visitors need to contact the park before arriving to make arrangements for their free use.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
There are specific furniture pieces as well as arrangements that designers say are key to achieving this goal.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 12 Jan. 2026
The requirements for the project Nightfall have already been shared with the industry partners who had signed the confidential security arrangements.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
As of Monday morning, it’s not known if Busfield is in custody or has made arrangements to surrender himself to authorities in New Mexico.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Learning to Grow Her love for these natural beauties began on her family’s farm in nearby Bedford County, where her mother crafted thoughtful floral arrangements for church each Sunday.
—Brennan Long, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Shahidah Salaam did not open her new floral business in South Kansas City just to sell roses or make pretty flower arrangements.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Jan. 2026
Financial cooperation sweetens the model further through local-currency settlement, RMB clearing arrangements, credit and debt swap lines, and even Panda bonds on offer.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
Visitors need to contact the park before arriving to make arrangements for their free use.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrangements
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Attorneys and advocates have repeatedly criticized the conditions in ICE’s detention center in Aurora and have protested against plans to open more facilities in parts of rural Colorado.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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Full stack Huawei has expanded its Ascend series of AI chips in recent years and plans to launch its next-generation Ascend 950 in 2026.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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As vehicles move toward higher levels of automation, interior layouts are being rethought.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Tagle notes these layouts showcase craftsmanship and express design intent, creating a bespoke feel.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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Arizona Suede Sandal The Arizona is one of Birkenstock’s most recognizable designs for its famous cork footbed and double buckle closure—now reimagined with sheepskin-lining for cold-weather travel or a cozy staycation.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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Among the silver items were a tripod jar and a silver goblet with remarkable designs of grape and honeysuckle.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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A couple of these sequences are amusing, especially when two clueless and drunk teens drop by, and also when one of the victims mistakenly locks herself in the wrong car to get away only to discover Ben has the keys.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2026
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Tarr's reputation for films tinged with misery and hard-heartedness, distinguished by black-and-white cinematography and unusually long sequences, only grew throughout the 1990s and 2000s, particularly after his 1994 film Sátántangó.—
Alina Edwards,
NPR,
6 Jan. 2026
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California’s State Controller Malia Cohen brought a statewide perspective on fiscal leadership, accountability and strategies that strengthen communities, including those in the San Fernando Valley.—
Marianne Love,
Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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At the time, the installation was touted to improve gunshot detection, response time and support proactive policing strategies.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Afternoons here are deliciously drowsy, spent dozing in the shade, gently parting calm sea water, or gliding past craggy rock formations in a little motor-boat.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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At the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, ice artists create walk-through castles with tunnels, slides and frozen fountains etched into natural-looking formations.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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Adventures by Disney will expand its portfolio with new formats and greater flexibility.—
Josh Roberts,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
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Cryptocurrencies have gained a lot of traction recently, and part of what’s driving that is the fact that large-scale asset managers including BlackRock have expanded options for traders to invest in them, using equity-like formats, including ETFs.—
Jill Schneider,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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In the past, 529 plan assets had only a small impact on financial aid, but distributions were another story.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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Used by banks and other financial institutions to report dividends and other distributions to taxpayers and the IRS.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Arrangements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrangements. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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