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
Varieties with streaked blooms or those spotted with darker colors add interest to arrangements.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Many times, people will successfully budget out for living arrangements, but the real pressure comes from the other necessary (and often non-negotiable) costs that are stacked on top of the housing payment.
—Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Ray Suen rounds out the sound with string arrangements performed on violin and viola.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
None of the arrangements were real.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 3 Apr. 2026
That means everything and anything is within her purview, from travel arrangements to parental and player communication to finances to dealing with college coaches.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The methodology takes into account money athletes earn via salaries, endorsements and other business arrangements directly tied to their sports celebrity.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 2 Apr. 2026
The company signed long-term exclusive contracts with venues and promoters and introduced revenue-sharing arrangements tied to ticket service charges.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Their flowers, by Silvia Mattera, were green and white in color scheme and highly textured, with fluffy white garden roses, geraniums, hydrangea, and lilies of the valley dominating the arrangements.
—Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Many times, people will successfully budget out for living arrangements, but the real pressure comes from the other necessary (and often non-negotiable) costs that are stacked on top of the housing payment.
—Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Ray Suen rounds out the sound with string arrangements performed on violin and viola.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
None of the arrangements were real.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 3 Apr. 2026
That means everything and anything is within her purview, from travel arrangements to parental and player communication to finances to dealing with college coaches.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The methodology takes into account money athletes earn via salaries, endorsements and other business arrangements directly tied to their sports celebrity.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 2 Apr. 2026
The company signed long-term exclusive contracts with venues and promoters and introduced revenue-sharing arrangements tied to ticket service charges.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Their flowers, by Silvia Mattera, were green and white in color scheme and highly textured, with fluffy white garden roses, geraniums, hydrangea, and lilies of the valley dominating the arrangements.
—Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrangements
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If passed, the moratorium would temporarily stop the Legislature from accepting, processing and approving rezoning applications and site plans for data centers in the county.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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The sale of the warehouse came two months after the owner of another Salt Lake City warehouse announced plans not to sell or lease to the federal government amid protests.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Communications are based on copper cabling and voice-grade phone lines, the HVAC systems leave the installations prone to damp, and the layouts are generally cramped, making repairs difficult.—
David Szondy
April 05,
New Atlas,
5 Apr. 2026
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Shirahama’s detailed etching and line work make the manga feel like an old picture book come to life, and her paneling and layouts are astonishingly detailed and gorgeous.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
3 Apr. 2026
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Add Structural Edging or a Raised Border Structural edging and raised borders create clean lines that suit contemporary designs, says Stucchi.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
5 Apr. 2026
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And good architects can actually elevate the earlier structures when thoughtfully incorporating them into new designs.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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And thus the two narrative sequences come together.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 Apr. 2026
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True to form for Nintendo, though, Mario remains nonverbal in the game, despite its 20-plus hour length and dialogue-heavy sequences.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2026
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Looking back on his 27 years with the bank, Gentry said the timing, loopholes, tax strategies and negotiations that gave the business its acquisitive edge were not because of dumb luck.—
Chase Jordan
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Join us for our third CNBC Pro LIVE, where investors of all backgrounds - from financial professionals to everyday individuals - come together to cut through the noise and gain actionable strategies for smarter, more disciplined investing.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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According to the manufacturer, the platform is intended to integrate into broader military formations as production scales, suggesting a future role in coordinated operations, including escorting larger vessels.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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The look can be as minimalist as gems sprinkled on the tips of neutral nails or as bold as clusters of various stone sizes in intricate formations.—
Jesa Marie Calaor,
Allure,
8 Apr. 2026
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Future grocery shake-up includes popular Wegmans The Charlotte metro area’s 737 stores includes traditional supermarkets, dollar stores, club stores, specialty formats, and discounters.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2026
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All artistic formats operate within ecological systems.—
Manuela Moscoso,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Eventually, after death, Trinity will handle distributions of the estate to the appropriate people and charities — and fight off claims from anyone not clearly designated as a beneficiary.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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As climate change, expanding wildlife populations and changes in land use continue to influence tick distributions, understanding how communities experience and respond to ticks is increasingly important.—
Emily Bache,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Arrangements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrangements. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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