as in layouts
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
geese flying south in a V-formation
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Recent Examples of formations
There were three jumps in all, each scored based on how well the two mirrored the formations given to them by the competition committee ahead of time.
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Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
The stunning building seamlessly flows with the surrounding area, rising out of the red rocks just like a prominent peak, offering stunning views of the iconic red rock formations that Sedona is famous for.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
The area also receives more annual precipitation than similar formations despite its arid appearance.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Feb. 2026
Keep in mind that some outdoor areas, especially shorelines, could be dangerous to venture to because of unstable ice formations.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Although constellations are always in the sky, which star formations are visible in the Northern Hemisphere can depend on the weather and the time of year.
—Nathaniel Levine, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
Both companies have operations across multiple shale formations, with both present in the Delaware portion of the Permian Basin in Texas and New Mexico and Oklahoma’s AnadarkoBasin.
—Reuters, 30 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, the Grand Canyon’s South Rim is open all year long to visitors who want to explore its iconic red rock formations.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026
And unlike elegant formations of soaring birds or massive herds of trekking antelope, these creatures make their annual journey via vast blue highways of the Pacific.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
The stunning building seamlessly flows with the surrounding area, rising out of the red rocks just like a prominent peak, offering stunning views of the iconic red rock formations that Sedona is famous for.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
The area also receives more annual precipitation than similar formations despite its arid appearance.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Feb. 2026
Keep in mind that some outdoor areas, especially shorelines, could be dangerous to venture to because of unstable ice formations.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Although constellations are always in the sky, which star formations are visible in the Northern Hemisphere can depend on the weather and the time of year.
—Nathaniel Levine, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
Both companies have operations across multiple shale formations, with both present in the Delaware portion of the Permian Basin in Texas and New Mexico and Oklahoma’s AnadarkoBasin.
—Reuters, 30 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, the Grand Canyon’s South Rim is open all year long to visitors who want to explore its iconic red rock formations.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026
And unlike elegant formations of soaring birds or massive herds of trekking antelope, these creatures make their annual journey via vast blue highways of the Pacific.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formations
Noun
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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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The passenger version supports flexible layouts.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Imaging, labs, wearables, and diagnostic tests are stored in various formats.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Investing in different formats that encourage scent layering and reimagining fruity and gourmand fragrances.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Formations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formations. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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