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
The new arrangement is expected to bring the figure up to 6,500 people doing military service annually by 2033, up from 4,700 last year.
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James Brooks, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
The new arrangement limits food distribution to a small number of hubs guarded by armed contractors.
—Arkansas Online, 2 July 2025
The Bengals and the county will be responsible for the stadium's maintenance and operational expenses under terms that mirror the current arrangement.
—Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The oldest went with me yesterday to finalize the arrangements.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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James Brooks, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
The new arrangement limits food distribution to a small number of hubs guarded by armed contractors.
—Arkansas Online, 2 July 2025
The Bengals and the county will be responsible for the stadium's maintenance and operational expenses under terms that mirror the current arrangement.
—Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The oldest went with me yesterday to finalize the arrangements.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrangement
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In a city where so many big plans have gone so badly for 30 years, San Diego residents shouldn’t just be wary when another bold proposal comes long — they should be terrified.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Faced with having to cut services for the first time in its history, the Milwaukee County Mental Health Board solidified a plan July 10 with the Finance Committee that spares three crucial service programs.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
11 July 2025
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There will be several large, working layouts on display for children.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 July 2025
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The Commons, a 12-hole design by Jim Craig will be the sixth layout at Sand Valley.—
Jeff Goudy,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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This set of over-ear cans from Puro Sound Labs has a conservative design in black and is big enough for some adults.—
Simon Hill Adrienne So,
Wired News,
6 July 2025
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But archaeologists recovered shattered doll fragments and beautiful China decorated with pink floral designs.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 July 2025
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Researchers have genomically analyzed three specimens to date, but in each case, poor DNA preservation resulted in only partial sequences.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 July 2025
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The goal capped a pass sequence that showcased the patient buildup Smith sought versus the Orlando defense.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
6 July 2025
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This has become something of a state religion—as much a matter of ideology as of strategy.—
Frank Lavin,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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As of now, both strategies appear to be running on parallel tracks in Washington.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Directed by Chris Smith, Devo tracks the formation, rise, creative evolution, and cultural impact of the post-punk/New Wave/geek rock greats.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
8 July 2025
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Utah claims three top parks, including Bryce Canyon (No. 21) and Arches National Parks (No. 24), with their stunning geological formations.—
Hannah Walhout,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The songs are not so much compositions as elliptical confessions, murmured rather than declared.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
5 July 2025
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Microbiome composition: Revealing microbial imbalances that may drive disease.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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However, the significant disparity in prize money between the competitions arises from the distribution of funds based on league placing at the end of the initial phase.—
Leon Imber,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Statistically, higher education correlates with stronger earning potential, so wealth distributions are granted accordingly.—
Jerry R. Sneed,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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“Arrangement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrangement. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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