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the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
geese flying south in a V-formation
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Recent Examples of formations
Typically, these formations have porous rock layers overlaid by impermeable rock that blocks upward movement.
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Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
Karst formations, a porous rock, stick out as jagged protrusions in between lush forest and provide plenty of places for small creatures to hide.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
The no-huddle, the different formations, the quarterback run, getting him the ball.
—Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The researchers propose they were intended to guide thirsty hunter-gatherers to water sources that were often concealed behind boulders and sandstone formations and to mark access rights.
—Martin J. Kernan, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2025
For those who want a more challenging workout, there is a loop trail to the west on the other side of South Valley Road called Grazing Elk, located on a relatively flat, elevated grassland that offers great views of the rock formations to the east.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2025
Photograph of the year goes to Margrit Schwarz, who captured an otherworldly perspective of rock formations.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2025
Hurricane Milton’s strike on the Florida Peninsula in early October last year was among the seven post-September storm formations last year.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
If Ukraine can widen these kill zones—by surveilling more territory and striking behind Russia’s current forward lines—and deny Russia the ability to mass men and materiel in its rear, Russian formations will be unable to generate any momentum.
—Andriy Zagorodnyuk, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2025
Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
Karst formations, a porous rock, stick out as jagged protrusions in between lush forest and provide plenty of places for small creatures to hide.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
The no-huddle, the different formations, the quarterback run, getting him the ball.
—Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The researchers propose they were intended to guide thirsty hunter-gatherers to water sources that were often concealed behind boulders and sandstone formations and to mark access rights.
—Martin J. Kernan, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2025
For those who want a more challenging workout, there is a loop trail to the west on the other side of South Valley Road called Grazing Elk, located on a relatively flat, elevated grassland that offers great views of the rock formations to the east.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2025
Photograph of the year goes to Margrit Schwarz, who captured an otherworldly perspective of rock formations.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2025
Hurricane Milton’s strike on the Florida Peninsula in early October last year was among the seven post-September storm formations last year.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
If Ukraine can widen these kill zones—by surveilling more territory and striking behind Russia’s current forward lines—and deny Russia the ability to mass men and materiel in its rear, Russian formations will be unable to generate any momentum.
—Andriy Zagorodnyuk, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formations
Noun
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Yet there still could be tweaks to things such as the layouts of some facilities, buildings and internal streets as the city and other agencies sign off on various permits.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Fundamentally, the issue arises because windows are permanent structural elements, whereas seat layouts can change based on airline preferences.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The 24-track project racked up 146 million official streams in its first week and sold 88,000 units, boosted by a highly-active rollout that made the album available in a variety of formats.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
28 Sep. 2025
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One Battle is opening in over 3,500 theaters and 7,000 screens, and is being presented in several premium formats, including 70mm, IMAX 70mm, IMAX Digital and VistaVision (albeit on four screens).—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Formations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formations. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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