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as in clusters
a number of things considered as a unit
an array of baseball gloves in the corner of his room
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as in groups
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
a motley array of travelers waiting for the bus
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as in sequences
the way objects in space or events in time are arranged or follow one another
a marching band's carefully choreographed array
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as in armies
a large body of men and women organized for land warfare
feudal lords depended upon their array for defense
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as in decorates
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
a door arrayed for the holidays with a beautiful evergreen wreath
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as in clothes
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
arrayed in a wedding dress that has been handed down in the family for generations
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as in arranges
to put into a particular arrangement
arrayed his baseball cards in order of their rarity and consequent monetary value
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Recent Examples of arrays
Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 23 Aug. 2025
Previous attempts to develop flat-panel laser displays have required complicated laser arrays or low-throughput fabrication methods, greatly limiting their performance and scalability, the researchers say.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Aug. 2025
Redwire’s Archinaut program, developed under a NASA initiative, demonstrated the ability to autonomously 3D print and assemble large structures such as solar arrays and trusses in space.
—Shelli Brunswick, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
The key component for a quantum computer is reportedly capable of creating arrays 10 times larger than previous systems.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 13 Aug. 2025
While Long was not involved in this study, her research group is collecting new seismic data from arrays of seismometers in the region to capture more detailed images of the rock blob.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2025
Of all its technological arrays, CAPERS allows the telescope to observe the outermost edges of space currently possible.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Aug. 2025
The radar uses two pairs of slender antennas mounted on Europa Clipper's massive solar arrays to transmit and receive signals.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
Scientists have created cyborg embryos by implanting electrode arrays into the developing brains of frogs, mice, and salamanders.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 June 2025
Since then, all sorts of improvements have been added, including high-resolution video cameras, sensor arrays, articulated manipulators, and haptic feedback.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 5 Feb. 2025
On Wednesday, the government announced plans to overhaul runway infrastructure that included extending safety zones and building localizers, the antenna arrays that help pilots land, with more flexible steel instead of concrete.
—Jin Yu Young, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Offer cost-effective alternatives to traditional all-flash arrays, appealing to cost-conscious enterprises without compromising performance.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
In order to keep up with the rest of the world — which has radio telescope arrays like ALMA, MeerKAT, and dishes that are even larger than Arecibo such as China’s FAST — a new facility is required.
—Big Think, 21 Jan. 2025
Sustainability is often an important feature in contemporary styles of houses, incorporating green elements like solar PV arrays, rainwater harvesting, and geothermal heating.
—Lauren Gallow, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
Over a month later, all five satellites unfolded their antenna arrays.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 8 Jan. 2025
Noun
The team worked with four participants, each almost completely paralyzed, who had micro electrode arrays implanted in slightly different areas of the motor cortex.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 23 Aug. 2025
Previous attempts to develop flat-panel laser displays have required complicated laser arrays or low-throughput fabrication methods, greatly limiting their performance and scalability, the researchers say.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Aug. 2025
Redwire’s Archinaut program, developed under a NASA initiative, demonstrated the ability to autonomously 3D print and assemble large structures such as solar arrays and trusses in space.
—Shelli Brunswick, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
The key component for a quantum computer is reportedly capable of creating arrays 10 times larger than previous systems.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 13 Aug. 2025
While Long was not involved in this study, her research group is collecting new seismic data from arrays of seismometers in the region to capture more detailed images of the rock blob.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2025
Of all its technological arrays, CAPERS allows the telescope to observe the outermost edges of space currently possible.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Aug. 2025
The radar uses two pairs of slender antennas mounted on Europa Clipper's massive solar arrays to transmit and receive signals.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
This flexibility opens the door to upgrading reservoirs that already host floating solar arrays.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
Scientists have created cyborg embryos by implanting electrode arrays into the developing brains of frogs, mice, and salamanders.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 June 2025
Since then, all sorts of improvements have been added, including high-resolution video cameras, sensor arrays, articulated manipulators, and haptic feedback.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 5 Feb. 2025
On Wednesday, the government announced plans to overhaul runway infrastructure that included extending safety zones and building localizers, the antenna arrays that help pilots land, with more flexible steel instead of concrete.
—Jin Yu Young, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Offer cost-effective alternatives to traditional all-flash arrays, appealing to cost-conscious enterprises without compromising performance.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
In order to keep up with the rest of the world — which has radio telescope arrays like ALMA, MeerKAT, and dishes that are even larger than Arecibo such as China’s FAST — a new facility is required.
—Big Think, 21 Jan. 2025
Sustainability is often an important feature in contemporary styles of houses, incorporating green elements like solar PV arrays, rainwater harvesting, and geothermal heating.
—Lauren Gallow, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
Over a month later, all five satellites unfolded their antenna arrays.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 8 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrays
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Instead of forming evenly in all directions, the clusters grew unevenly, faster in some directions than others.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Sep. 2025
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Break up the plantings of shrubs with clusters of attractive evergreen trees.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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The gathering will bring together local groups, including CRS, Epic Partners and Coach Core, alongside stakeholders and funders, to highlight their work tackling youth violence and supporting young people through outreach, sports and creative arts.—
Erin Hill,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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More than 100 people gathered at Idaho Capitol steps on Friday evening for the second annual Boise Trans March to rally for LGBTQ+ rights in Idaho — a state where these groups feel under attack.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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The two-minute trailer showcases action sequences, romance and family dynamics across multiple storylines.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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Most of the film’s visual sequences are reconstructions of the experiences of the Palestine Red Crescent staff who were working in their West Bank office at the time.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
3 Sep. 2025
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Reinforcements would need to be prepared for future deployments, and European armies would need another 30,000 or so troops in training.—
Daniel R. DePetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Aeneas’s military struggles against the Rutulians echo the wars of Rome against foreign invading armies, such as Carthage.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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An abstract profile of her decorates the annual tournament poster.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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As the sun rose, the vermilion paint that decorates most Shinto shrines to ward off evil and misfortune began to shine dazzlingly.—
Lauren Groff,
The Atlantic,
20 Aug. 2025
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The Latest section, on the other hand, arranges posts and reels in chronological order, with the most recent ones appearing first.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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At Zé Elídio’s compound, Janalice and other girls are assaulted before being handed over to Philippe Soutin, who arranges to auction them during the mayor’s birthday party.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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He was used to recording batches of 15 songs.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
4 Sep. 2025
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This marks the 18th edition in the annual series, which features a unique blend of three bourbon recipes and four different batches, bottled at barrel strength.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Arrays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrays. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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