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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2
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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3
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
No matter your attachment style, listeners will latch onto Kehlani for its nostalgic references, impressive vocal arrangements, pitch-perfect collaborations, and refreshing perspectives on relationships.
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Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The staff immediately began thinking about tank placement and made arrangements to drive to the shellfish company’s location in Eastham to pick up the animal.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Passengers are typically responsible for their own travel arrangements in those cases.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Schraw said upfront arrangements like that would avoid the controversy happening now with the Chicago Fire stadium now under construction just south of downtown in developer Related Midwest’s new neighborhood called The 78.
—Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The Dallas Minor Trio, three cellists, performed string arrangements of Allen’s earlier hits, which, OK, that’s cool.
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
However, hydrangeas also turn green simply in the maturation process and may be harvested and utilized in dry arrangements when this color is shown; such hydrangeas are referred to as Vintage or Antique.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
These hoards follow similar arrangements.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
Beyond the professional breach involved with such arrangements, the payments could run afoul of congressional ethics rules.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The staff immediately began thinking about tank placement and made arrangements to drive to the shellfish company’s location in Eastham to pick up the animal.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Passengers are typically responsible for their own travel arrangements in those cases.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Schraw said upfront arrangements like that would avoid the controversy happening now with the Chicago Fire stadium now under construction just south of downtown in developer Related Midwest’s new neighborhood called The 78.
—Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The Dallas Minor Trio, three cellists, performed string arrangements of Allen’s earlier hits, which, OK, that’s cool.
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
However, hydrangeas also turn green simply in the maturation process and may be harvested and utilized in dry arrangements when this color is shown; such hydrangeas are referred to as Vintage or Antique.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
These hoards follow similar arrangements.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
Beyond the professional breach involved with such arrangements, the payments could run afoul of congressional ethics rules.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrangements
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Shopify has begun allowing merchants to accept USDC payments, and Western Union just announced plans to offer a stablecoin on the Solana blockchain.—
Jack Kubinec,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The attorney said Bjornstad had once hoped to pilot the app with Oregon State, but the ongoing situation has complicated those plans.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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There’s space to spread out, too, with notably generous layouts and extra-large bathroom vanities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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The layouts are designed to highlight the lush surroundings rather than compete with them, with wide terraces, sliding doors, and open-air living spaces that blur the line between indoors and out.—
Alisha Prakash,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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At several tables set up inside the club, participants worked on different sections of the mural, filling in color over pre-drawn designs — each section representing one of the five honorees.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Coach Todd Bowles’ scheme will alleviate some of Bain’s short-arm concerns because of all the movement of players along the front, with slanting and looping in pressure designs.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Cinema-goers opted to watch those thrilling sequences on the biggest and brightest screens.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Grand masters typically spend countless hours studying and memorizing long sequences of moves suggested by computer programs.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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The guide also offered practical advice in the form of meal and snack strategies, as well as menus and recipes.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
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Weight-loss strategies can include increasing exercise and improving your diet.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2026
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The mosaic offers a detailed portrait of a region brimming with ancient ridges known as boxwork formations that resemble spiderwebs.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Tight ends had a banner weekend with 22 picked, the most since 2015, according to Sportradar, as the league’s trend of more multi-tight-end formations put a premium on the position.—
Josh Dubow,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Sea Glass Mystery is available at Amazon online in hardcover, paperback, and e-book (Kindle) formats, and Barnes & Noble online in hardcover only.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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While debate formats often limit candidates to brief answers shaped by time constraints, the guide will give users the ability to select specific candidates and view their extended responses on each topic, which were drawn from in-depth interviews conducted over a six-month period.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Cash distributions of at least 75% of each Eminence fund’s net asset value are expected by mid-to-late June.—
Hema Parmar,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The latest Steam hardware survey logged Linux at a 5% share, a first for the OS and its various distributions.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Arrangements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrangements. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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