as in layout
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
geese flying south in a V-formation
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Recent Examples of formation
Saharan dust suppresses tropical cyclone formation and intensification, according to the National Weather Service and NOAA.
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Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
Suzanne is one of the tallest girls, positioned at the center of the formation.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 29 May 2025
The dry, dusty air can weaken or block hurricane formation.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
In a 5-3-2 formation, FW Tani Oluwaseyi, FW Kelvin Yeboah; MF Joaquin Pereyra, MF Robin Lod, MF Wil Trapp; LWB Joseph Rosales, CB Nico Romero, CB Michael Boxall, CB Jefferson Diaz, RWB Julian Gressel; GK Dayne St. Clair.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 27 May 2025
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Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
Suzanne is one of the tallest girls, positioned at the center of the formation.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 29 May 2025
The dry, dusty air can weaken or block hurricane formation.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
In a 5-3-2 formation, FW Tani Oluwaseyi, FW Kelvin Yeboah; MF Joaquin Pereyra, MF Robin Lod, MF Wil Trapp; LWB Joseph Rosales, CB Nico Romero, CB Michael Boxall, CB Jefferson Diaz, RWB Julian Gressel; GK Dayne St. Clair.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formation
Noun
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The unlimited coworking offer with access to an open layout lounge is $199 a month.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
22 May 2025
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Each room is different and serves a different type of traveler—from single suites for couples, to two-bedroom layouts for families.—
Christopher Cameron,
Robb Report,
22 May 2025
Noun
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The project, which was offered digitally and on physical formats, includes special goodies like remixes and other recordings, as well as photos and special colored vinyl for those who wanted to own the set on wax.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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So is the idea that the SEC needs this format or compares with the Big Ten in terms of depth of quality programs.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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“Formation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formation. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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