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
The workshop will include a live demonstration of various arrangements of native, non-native, and invasive plant species.
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Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
Unfortunately, my balcony has been an underutilized area due to the odd shape and small size, but that hasn’t deterred me from wanting to find a seating arrangement that works well for my needs and space.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
The rideshare arrangement between SPHEREx and PUNCH is part of NASA's Launch Services Program, meant to pair missions and launch services together to maximize project budgets and reduce the need to purchase multiple launch vehicles.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Employees and employers can save a significant amount of money with a work-from-home arrangement.
—Bob Helbig, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2025
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Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
Unfortunately, my balcony has been an underutilized area due to the odd shape and small size, but that hasn’t deterred me from wanting to find a seating arrangement that works well for my needs and space.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
The rideshare arrangement between SPHEREx and PUNCH is part of NASA's Launch Services Program, meant to pair missions and launch services together to maximize project budgets and reduce the need to purchase multiple launch vehicles.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Employees and employers can save a significant amount of money with a work-from-home arrangement.
—Bob Helbig, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrangement
Noun
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Unfortunately, the German plan went awry, per the memorial website.—
Erica Marrison,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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The plan Friday was for Zelensky to sign a new version of the deal as part of a plan to end the war.—
Alex Isenstadt,
Axios,
1 Mar. 2025
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The intrigue: There's a new track layout this year, which will shorten COTA's 3.41-mile circuit.—
Nicole Cobler,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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Adjusts the layout of some buttons when entering the game interface.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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The actress already had a relationship with Burton, having worn one of her designs for Alexander McQueen to the Oscars in 2020.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
8 Mar. 2025
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The Rooftop is a vibe day or night with live music and views of the ocean, but dusk is when the hotel team's attention to design details really shine.—
Mariah Tyler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2025
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The answer clearly has something to do with the adrenaline and joy that is on ample display in the documentary’s many action sequences.—
Frank Scheck,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Mar. 2025
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Robert De Niro’s Number One Priority Is Getting Rid of Trump With sequences filmed throughout the Navajo Nation, this remains one of the best-looking shows being made today.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
8 Mar. 2025
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That strategy left Kornet near the basket, where Jokić does so much damage as a scorer and passer.—
Jay King,
The Athletic,
3 Mar. 2025
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Many were invited to the White House last week to discuss strategies for how to boost Trump.—
Eric Cortellessa,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
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Yes Standout features ZenBusiness offers a wide selection of services that range from formation offerings to compliance, managing your finances and building a website and logo.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2025
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The alignment formation, however, is short-lived because planets move at different speeds.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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In Nyoni’s terrific compositions, special mention must be made of David Gallego’s crisply evocative cinematography: interiors and exteriors of moonlit, shadowy depth that suggest an eternal night made palatable by pockets of haunting light.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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These findings highlight an unexpected disconnection between diet and gut flora composition.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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This month, several high-profile recalls were issued for products that never made it to retail stores thanks to import violations, missing inspections, or distribution errors.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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But the high-profile Steam exclusive helped build an instant user base for Valve's fresh distribution system, setting it on a path to eventually become the unquestioned leader in the space.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Arrangement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrangement. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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