1
as in plans
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
will work out a visitation arrangement in court
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as in layouts
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
an artistic arrangement of the vases on the shelf
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as in designs
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 sequences
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 arrangements
New regulations, which were approved in February by the California Department of Justice (DOJ) under Democratic Attorney General Rob Bonta, focus on restricting blackjack-style games and certain player-dealer arrangements that are common in California card rooms.
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Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
This issue has been raised at a time when the Public Accounts Committee launched an inquiry into Crown Estate arrangements.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 30 Mar. 2026
His funeral arrangements were originally planned for Friday, but were postponed after his wife went into labor last week.
—Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Under current streaming arrangements, money is distributed from service providers based on the recording’s share of listeners rather than at a flat rate.
—Kyle Eustice, VIBE.com, 30 Mar. 2026
There are no Dear Leader tributes here, no extravagant gifts, no pay-to-play arrangements needed to fight fire with facts.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
New funeral arrangements were announced Sunday for fallen Chicago firefighter Michael Altman.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
After her radiation treatment, Peet returned a clear scan in January of this year, and soon after began making funeral arrangements for her mother; Peet’s father died in 2025 amid the cancer ordeal.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2026
Suno devised all the vocals, instrumentation, arrangements, production, mixing and mastering for all of Tempchin’s songs on both those albums.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
This issue has been raised at a time when the Public Accounts Committee launched an inquiry into Crown Estate arrangements.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 30 Mar. 2026
His funeral arrangements were originally planned for Friday, but were postponed after his wife went into labor last week.
—Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Under current streaming arrangements, money is distributed from service providers based on the recording’s share of listeners rather than at a flat rate.
—Kyle Eustice, VIBE.com, 30 Mar. 2026
There are no Dear Leader tributes here, no extravagant gifts, no pay-to-play arrangements needed to fight fire with facts.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
New funeral arrangements were announced Sunday for fallen Chicago firefighter Michael Altman.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
After her radiation treatment, Peet returned a clear scan in January of this year, and soon after began making funeral arrangements for her mother; Peet’s father died in 2025 amid the cancer ordeal.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2026
Suno devised all the vocals, instrumentation, arrangements, production, mixing and mastering for all of Tempchin’s songs on both those albums.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrangements
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At the same time, the mission will test flight controllers and procedures needed to safely send astronauts back to the moon for long-duration stays as NASA makes plans for a future moon base.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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How does the new Coral Gables board game fit into the chamber’s plans?—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Communications are based on copper cabling and voice-grade phone lines, the HVAC systems leave the installations prone to damp, and the layouts are generally cramped, making repairs difficult.—
David Szondy
April 05,
New Atlas,
5 Apr. 2026
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Shirahama’s detailed etching and line work make the manga feel like an old picture book come to life, and her paneling and layouts are astonishingly detailed and gorgeous.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
3 Apr. 2026
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Add Structural Edging or a Raised Border Structural edging and raised borders create clean lines that suit contemporary designs, says Stucchi.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
5 Apr. 2026
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And good architects can actually elevate the earlier structures when thoughtfully incorporating them into new designs.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Subjecting them, and us, to a series of repetitive wailing sequences blunts any potential emotional sharpness.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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Complications ensue when the Marines invade the island, resulting in battle sequences with lots of pyrotechnics.—
Jeffrey Miller,
Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The summit will explore how the two worlds connect – from adapting digital IP into cinematic projects and scouting emerging talent, to engaging audiences that drive communities to theaters and exploring innovative marketing strategies.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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Join us for our third CNBC Pro LIVE, where investors of all backgrounds — from financial professionals to everyday individuals — come together to cut through the noise and gain actionable strategies for smarter, more disciplined investing.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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Visitors will observe a landscape that features not only a diversity of wildflower species but also ancient sandstone formations.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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The coach has tried multiple formations in his time with the USMNT.—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
1 Apr. 2026
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Future grocery shake-up includes popular Wegmans The Charlotte metro area’s 737 stores includes traditional supermarkets, dollar stores, club stores, specialty formats, and discounters.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2026
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All artistic formats operate within ecological systems.—
Manuela Moscoso,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Eventually, after death, Trinity will handle distributions of the estate to the appropriate people and charities — and fight off claims from anyone not clearly designated as a beneficiary.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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As climate change, expanding wildlife populations and changes in land use continue to influence tick distributions, understanding how communities experience and respond to ticks is increasingly important.—
Emily Bache,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Arrangements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrangements. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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