as in layout
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
geese flying south in a V-formation
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Recent Examples of formation
This can clear out regions, stopping new stars from forming, or sometimes compress gas, triggering a burst of star formation.
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Paul Sutter, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Sedona also has a plethora of hiking trails with unbelievable views of red rock formations.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Publics are made and maintained, not discovered preformed, like rock formations.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026
This amount of hydrogen in the core could only have arisen during the initial formation of Earth, says Schlichting, who adds that work from her group and others is now pointing to that same conclusion.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2026
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Paul Sutter, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Sedona also has a plethora of hiking trails with unbelievable views of red rock formations.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Publics are made and maintained, not discovered preformed, like rock formations.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026
This amount of hydrogen in the core could only have arisen during the initial formation of Earth, says Schlichting, who adds that work from her group and others is now pointing to that same conclusion.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formation
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Fabulous layout, symmetry Once inside, a sense of careful preservation and living history is palpable.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Some in the modern stable blocks have duplex layouts and private patios.—
Lydia Bell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 2026
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Zelenskyy previously stressed that the timing and format of any elections are matters solely for Ukraine and its citizens, rejecting any suggestion that the Kremlin could dictate the process.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Companies must also publicly disclose the volume and reasons for any destruction, with a standardized reporting format set to take effect in February 2027.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Formation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formation. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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