1
as in plan
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 layout
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 design
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 sequence
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 arrangement
Accessibility and Sustainability There are four accessible room types at The Roosevelt, including standard rooms with queen or king bed arrangements or superior rooms with queen or king beds.
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Marcea Cazel, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2025
Alternative transportation arrangements are being coordinated for passengers who regularly use this route.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
Top Rank’s return to ESPN in 2017 was touted as the most comprehensive arrangement in boxing history with one media partner.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 27 July 2025
The analysis does point out some elements of the arrangement that could prove to be problematic for San Diego taxpayers if the project flops.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2025
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Marcea Cazel, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2025
Alternative transportation arrangements are being coordinated for passengers who regularly use this route.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
Top Rank’s return to ESPN in 2017 was touted as the most comprehensive arrangement in boxing history with one media partner.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 27 July 2025
The analysis does point out some elements of the arrangement that could prove to be problematic for San Diego taxpayers if the project flops.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrangement
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Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Chief Chris Bailey announced an effort to create his department's new strategic plan in April.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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The 21-year-old plans on taking an extra gap year before medical school in an effort to save money.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
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Even though many European cities employ map layouts that are far more complex than many American street scenarios, Tesla says that with FSD Supervised, the Model 3 could move through inner-city streets with little human supervision.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Open-concept layouts, expansive kitchen islands, large windows, and natural light throughout give each residence a refined, contemporary feel.—
Bates Homes,
Idaho Statesman,
20 July 2025
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Its design is inspired by a fairytale and is furnished with mossy interior walls, an upside-down two-top on the ceiling and award-winning bathrooms, among many other details.—
Susan Stapleton,
The Tennessean,
31 July 2025
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The bar's design won the Best Bar Design Award at North America's 50 Best Bars.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
31 July 2025
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And there were almost no visual effects used when Tim and Millie’s eyes touch in a queasy, skin-crawling sequence.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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Sandler included a tribute for Boyce following a blooper sequence at the end of the film.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
29 July 2025
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Neither the city's Office of Public Health and Safety nor the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department agreed to requests for interviews about the situation on Leonard Street and the city's evolving strategy for managing homeless camps.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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From advanced smart textiles to resilient sourcing strategies, the region’s manufacturers are pushing forward—despite an increasingly volatile landscape.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
25 July 2025
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Incorporating xylitol gum into your dental routine reduces plaque accumulation and cavity formation.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
1 Aug. 2025
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The remote 2,500-acre park features hiking trails and rock formations.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
31 July 2025
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Patterned pencil cases, colorful folders and pencil-top erasers, and composition notebooks and planners that students can decorate themselves with drawings or stickers, can all signify your child’s personality and style.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
29 July 2025
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Its discotheque-ready adult contemporary vibes are the result of composition work by award-winning songwriter Jesse Frasure and musician Jenee Fleenor.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
27 July 2025
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Last week, in a remarkable showdown, Sarepta Therapeutics refused to stop distribution of Elevidys, its therapy for the muscle-wasting disease Duchenne muscular dystrophy as the FDA had requested.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The Las Vegas Review-Journal, which will print The Republic, produces the Las Vegas Sun and handles advertising and distribution for both publications.—
Russ Wiles,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
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“Arrangement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrangement. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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