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
However, your actual payment may be lower depending on certain eligibility factors, like your income and living arrangements.
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
But the government says Abrego Garcia and other Salvadoran nationals are not part of that arrangement.
—James Hill, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2025
So did the makeup of the biofilm’s sticky extracellular matrix and the physical arrangement of its cells.
—Carrie Arnold, Quanta Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
For her performance, Clarkson sported a Buffalo Bills jacket — a nod to that day’s guest, Hailee Steinfeld, who is engaged to quarterback Josh Allen — and kept her vocal arrangement free of any of her signature high notes or riffs, letting the humor of Crow’s lyrics speak for itself.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2025
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
But the government says Abrego Garcia and other Salvadoran nationals are not part of that arrangement.
—James Hill, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2025
So did the makeup of the biofilm’s sticky extracellular matrix and the physical arrangement of its cells.
—Carrie Arnold, Quanta Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
For her performance, Clarkson sported a Buffalo Bills jacket — a nod to that day’s guest, Hailee Steinfeld, who is engaged to quarterback Josh Allen — and kept her vocal arrangement free of any of her signature high notes or riffs, letting the humor of Crow’s lyrics speak for itself.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrangement
Noun
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Trump has upended the global trading system that has been in place for over 75 years with a plan for tariffs on products from across the world.—
Chris Prentice,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The budget plan also would cut significant funding for the District of Columbia government, including its school system.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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To solve the bedroom’s issues, Galey planned to drywall over the extra door, add thick, arched double wood doors with a lock for privacy and reimagine the layout to make the space feel cozier and more secure.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Learn the dining room layout and setup mistakes to avoid when hosting or entertaining.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Apr. 2025
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The seven-time Olympic gold medalist wore a look courtesy of Oscar de la Renta, which featured a structural design of gold with floral inspiration.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
25 Apr. 2025
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The two-wick design promises an even burn that never leaves wax lopsidedly pooled on one side, and every candle has at least a 40-hour burn time, according to Walmart.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2025
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Okay, wait, after a very long double and triple-crossing sequence…Emily is arrested?—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
26 Apr. 2025
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Exterior scenes were filmed at Swansea's Guildhall, where Ford Crown police cars were staged outside, while the interior of Cardiff's Pierhead Building was also utilized for key sequences, TimeOut reported.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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However, Keena said that strategy may not be as effective this time around.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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And while Orban has boasted that his party has shared his strategies with Trump advisers, Kreko doubts the help was very meaningful.—
Rob Schmitz,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2025
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According to Esquire, the finale solidified Cassian's transformation from a cynical loner into a dedicated insurgent, setting up his role in the formation of the Rebel Alliance.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Loveland, at 6-foot-6 and 248 pounds, is an elite pass-catching tight end and the type of chess piece who can move all across the formation and still be dangerous.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2025
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By analyzing the colors and structures within the dust cocoons, scientists infer the composition, density and temperature of the gas and dust — crucial insights into the conditions necessary for stars to ignite. 5.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Industry experts believe that, to mitigate growing risks in complex software and AI, clear visibility into their composition is crucial.—
Dasha Shunina,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The ongoing instability of the power grid has also led to protests, with many criticizing LUMA, which took over power transmission and distribution in 2021.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Aid workers deny there is significant diversion of aid, saying the U.N. closely monitors distribution of supplies.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Arrangement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrangement. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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