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
But Crispell’s arrangements, production choices and vocal delivery are able to speak to gospel’s youngest audience without alienating those who have loved the music for decades.
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Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2025
Qualified consultants can help develop a scope of work and specifications, advise on the type of contract arrangement, evaluate bids, and advise regarding contractor requests for extra money.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
Based on the 1987 Warner Bros. film, with a story by James Jeremias and Janice Roberta Fischer, the musical will be produced by special arrangement with Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
Legal experts said that the nature of Weidner’s financial arrangement raises serious concerns that profit motive could dictate which cases — and how many — the cities pursue.
—Ben Wieder, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
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Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2025
Qualified consultants can help develop a scope of work and specifications, advise on the type of contract arrangement, evaluate bids, and advise regarding contractor requests for extra money.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
Based on the 1987 Warner Bros. film, with a story by James Jeremias and Janice Roberta Fischer, the musical will be produced by special arrangement with Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
Legal experts said that the nature of Weidner’s financial arrangement raises serious concerns that profit motive could dictate which cases — and how many — the cities pursue.
—Ben Wieder, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrangement
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However, on the Senate side, Sens. Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) vowed to place a blanket hold on the rest of Trump’s nominees to the State Department until the president rescinds his plan to shut down USAID.—
Rachel Schilke,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
5 Feb. 2025
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One of them, producer Juan Lizárraga, talks with Billboard Español about their accomplishments, their upcoming plans and the possibility of one day seeing La Original play alongside music peers like Banda El Recodo and La Arrolladora Banda El Limón.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
5 Feb. 2025
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That part of the research bore itself out in multiple instances, no matter the layout of a hospital or [how] the functionality of it has evolved.—
Mark Peikert,
IndieWire,
31 Jan. 2025
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Of the two first-party devices currently on the market, the Xbox Adaptive Controller embraces full customization, but sacrifices the compact layout of a standard controller that can benefit those with limited reach.—
Grant Stoner,
WIRED,
30 Jan. 2025
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Since joining the French fashion house, Williams has delivered standout bag designs, and this latest addition brings a fresh touch of innovation to the brand’s legacy.—
Essence,
Essence,
31 Jan. 2025
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Display advertising Freelancers hired for this skill design display ads that show up as banners on sites like YouTube.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2025
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But as silky smooth as the sequence looked — and as strange as a slump from Watkins seemed — the step-back clanked away.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2025
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Part of how Amer and Naim go for it is with a set of dream sequences Mo has across the season that take on genres and tones related to his emotional state.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
31 Jan. 2025
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The Baltimore City Health Department has implemented several strategies to combat the opioid crisis, focusing on prevention, treatment access and harm reduction.—
Pradeep Thomas,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2025
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Self-care strategies can include regular exercise, a joint-friendly diet, and assistive devices.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
26 Jan. 2025
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The Portuguese’s persistence with his preferred 3-4-3 formation will again be subject to debate after this result, but a more troubling issue can be found in his continued selection of Mazraoui and Diogo Dalot as wing-backs.—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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Dipping the fresh-cut end in rooting hormone may also increase the rate of success, both to stimulate root formation and to discourage stem rot (some products contain a fungicide).—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Jan. 2025
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Scientists have since been analyzing these samples to uncover their chemical composition.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Yes, the series is tightly scripted, inviting in its tone and composition, rich with charming performances, and regularly, reliably hilarious.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2025
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So far, Villa Albertine has benefited 250 creators who were hosted in some 50 cities across the U.S. Bruel also oversaw the overhaul of the French embassy’s support for the distribution of French cinema and led several initiatives to promote French professionals in the U.S.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2025
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Biden-era leaders of the NTIA developed rules for the program and approved initial funding plans submitted by every state and territory, but a major change in approach could delay distribution of funds.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Arrangement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrangement. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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