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
Seating arrangements at the inauguration ceremony could change after Trump announced it is being moved indoors due to frigid temperatures.
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Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 17 Jan. 2025
However, this arrangement also creates a blind spot directly in front of their noses and behind their tails.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
In a statement, Netanyahu said his Cabinet will not sign off on the deal until Hamas agrees to all parts of the arrangement.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
The agreement that was finally approaching was based on what Biden had laid out in May 2024, an arrangement that had been endorsed unanimously by the United Nations Security Council at the time, the White House said.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 15 Jan. 2025
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Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 17 Jan. 2025
However, this arrangement also creates a blind spot directly in front of their noses and behind their tails.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
In a statement, Netanyahu said his Cabinet will not sign off on the deal until Hamas agrees to all parts of the arrangement.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
The agreement that was finally approaching was based on what Biden had laid out in May 2024, an arrangement that had been endorsed unanimously by the United Nations Security Council at the time, the White House said.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrangement
Noun
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Early plans were to build to arterial highway standards -- such as those in use along Arkansas 102 or Arkansas 112 -- with moderate travel speeds.—
Ron Wood,
arkansasonline.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Popular on Variety What’s the plan for if the show is running over?—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Downing sees many people try to fit too much furniture into a small bedroom layout.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
23 Jan. 2025
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The layout of this single-story house consists of three bedrooms and three bathrooms.—
Bay Area Home Report,
The Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Everywhere Backpack 22-liter $78 $54 at Lululemon This backpack has a sleek design and thoughtful features.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2025
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As usual, an A-list crowd of celebrities came out in droves to witness the new designs from Raf Simons and Miuccia Prada.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
19 Jan. 2025
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That included an eight-save sequence in the third, in which Arlington pulled John Snider (21 saves) for all 1:34 of a 4-on-4 down 3-1 with 5:09 left – and kept him off for a 26-second 6-on-4 advantage.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
18 Jan. 2025
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The average Premier League team have 57 sequences per match that start in the attacking half.—
Mark Carey,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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But look, this is an intentional strategy on the part of Trump's inner circle.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
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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There are 14 clubs who have played in England’s top division but never reached the Premier League since its formation in 1992.—
Daniel Taylor,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Nonprofit organizations and government watchdogs argue that DOGE’s formation violates the Federal Advisory Committee Act.—
Kaelan Deese,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The formal composition at work in that portrait is even more evident in Han’s aerial landscapes, shot from bridges and promontories.—
E. Tammy Kim,
The New Yorker,
18 Jan. 2025
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Astronomers can read these fingerprints to reveal the composition of said material.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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The film co-stars Maria Dizzia, Christian Cooke, Gabe Fazio, and Amy Forsyth and is currently looking for U.S. distribution.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2025
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Tennessee’s attorney general asserted that, after conducting an investigation, the state determined some or all of the products brought into Tennessee Family Dollar stores from the Arkansas distribution center violated the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Arrangement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrangement. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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