as in layout
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
geese flying south in a V-formation
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Recent Examples of formation
These have been the only times the Rapids have played the formation, both following disastrous moments in the Armas era.
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Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2025
Sporting switched formations to a 4-4-1-1, with Zorhan Bassong and Jake Davis playing as dual defensive midfielders and Muñoz playing as an attacking midfielder or second striker.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2025
Then Vikings offensive coordinator Brian Billick spoke during the proceedings and got deep in the weeds on formations, personnel and the scripting of plays.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 9 Aug. 2025
Incorporating xylitol gum into your dental routine reduces plaque accumulation and cavity formation.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2025
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Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2025
Sporting switched formations to a 4-4-1-1, with Zorhan Bassong and Jake Davis playing as dual defensive midfielders and Muñoz playing as an attacking midfielder or second striker.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2025
Then Vikings offensive coordinator Brian Billick spoke during the proceedings and got deep in the weeds on formations, personnel and the scripting of plays.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 9 Aug. 2025
Incorporating xylitol gum into your dental routine reduces plaque accumulation and cavity formation.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formation
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Carved out of the hotel's centuries-old structure, each of the hotel's 15 rooms and suites has a different layout and personalized design.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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At the same time, the report highlights a sharp decline in the desirability of open office layouts.—
Gleb Tsipursky,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Aug. 2025
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Under the new kickoff format designed to lessen the chance of big hits, there were 332 more kickoff returns in 2024 than in 2023, when the league recorded the lowest return rate in its history, but 64% of kickoffs still ended in touchbacks and thus were not returned.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Not all fragrances are made alike—in quality and price, but also in format.—
Dan Michel,
Robb Report,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Formation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formation. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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