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 has already proved challenging for both mom and baby.
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Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 21 Feb. 2025
Sparse piano chords, a slow-blues structure, hovering orchestral arrangements and the cry within Ledisi’s voice all hark back to Nina Simone.
—Jon Pareles, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
That includes both public data and arrangements with third-party data providers.
—Ryan Lawler, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025
And in the end, this is Zoe’s energy that helped us to find the right arrangement.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Feb. 2025
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On Monday, European leaders hastily assembled in Paris to discuss plans for peace in Ukraine after they were left out of U.S.-led talks, due to begin Tuesday, between Washington and Moscow on the near three-years Russia-Ukraine war.—
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Adams and Homan appeared together on Fox & Friends last Friday to discuss their plans to collaborate on immigration enforcement.—
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Currently, pricing starts at $1.875 million, and layouts range from studios to four-bedroom apartments and penthouses with private terraces.—
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This two-story home offers a roomy layout with four bedrooms and three baths.—
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Mikey Madison Madison had a Cinderella moment in a custom pearl grey design by Louis Vuitton.—
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My experience collaborating with edtech developers has underscored the importance of centering fairness and transparency in AI design to avoid perpetuating inequities.—
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Oh, and sometimes a low-impact hit when the elevator lands at the end of the sequence.—
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This chaotic sequence has felt more like an HBO drama than the reality for the largest public school system in the United States.—
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Here are the key strategies for changing entrenched beliefs within your team or organization: 1.—
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As the cannabis industry navigates the likely political changes ahead, marketing professionals must develop clear strategies for the next four years, particularly given the sector’s recent historic progress under the Biden administration’s push toward federal rescheduling.—
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Yes Standout features ZenBusiness offers a wide selection of services that range from formation offerings to compliance, managing your finances and building a website and logo.—
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The alignment formation, however, is short-lived because planets move at different speeds.—
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After voters passed Prop 47 in 2014, reclassifying a number of drug and property offenses from felonies to misdemeanors, arrests for these types of offenses dropped notably and changed the composition of arrest offenses.—
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The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.—
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While the concentrated nozzle of some finishing sprays can feel too heavy in one spot, this alcohol-free, non-aerosol formula delivers a light, misty texture for even distribution and buildable hold.—
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As streaming emerges as the primary means of delivering entertainment, traditional windows for film distribution — like theatrical releases and TV — are increasingly consolidating.—
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“Arrangement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrangement. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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