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
United have previously benefited from similar arrangements in the cases of Jadon Sancho and Mason Greenwood at Borussia Dortmund and Getafe respectively.
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James McNicholas, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
Agreeing to a consultation process to address these issues in parallel to talks on the war itself could be part of the arrangements to end the war.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
The text of both arrangements was largely finalized, but neither got over the finish line.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Pharmaceutical companies such as Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi have denied the allegations, with representatives stating that the school districts and health plans negotiate the terms of their rebate arrangements.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Tow to Go may not be available in rural areas or during severe weather conditions, and in some situations, AAA may need to make other arrangements to get an impaired individual a safe ride home, AAA said.
—Natalie Davies, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Offering flexible working arrangements and specific parental resources can help lessen this burden and lead to a more satisfied and productive workforce.
—Dr. Ritu Goel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Enable Flexible Work Arrangements Flexible work arrangements—like remote work, flexible hours and job sharing—offer crucial support for employees with disabilities.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Jenny said that, before the hearing, her mother made arrangements to leave Gerry.
—Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
James McNicholas, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
Agreeing to a consultation process to address these issues in parallel to talks on the war itself could be part of the arrangements to end the war.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
The text of both arrangements was largely finalized, but neither got over the finish line.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Pharmaceutical companies such as Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi have denied the allegations, with representatives stating that the school districts and health plans negotiate the terms of their rebate arrangements.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Tow to Go may not be available in rural areas or during severe weather conditions, and in some situations, AAA may need to make other arrangements to get an impaired individual a safe ride home, AAA said.
—Natalie Davies, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Offering flexible working arrangements and specific parental resources can help lessen this burden and lead to a more satisfied and productive workforce.
—Dr. Ritu Goel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Enable Flexible Work Arrangements Flexible work arrangements—like remote work, flexible hours and job sharing—offer crucial support for employees with disabilities.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Jenny said that, before the hearing, her mother made arrangements to leave Gerry.
—Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrangements
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Cabin layouts also vary—some are much more suited to mobility needs than others.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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For instance, concierge staff should know flight statuses, airport layouts and alternative routes in case of disruptions.—
Pascal Bélanger,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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Thankfully, there are low-cost (and no-cost) strategies available to boost your defenses.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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As reported, the German e-commerce giant aims to seize 15 percent of Europe’s 450 billion euro fashion market by tweaking its B2B and B2C strategies.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
6 Jan. 2025
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The former livestock trail in Coconino National Forest roughly 40 miles south of Flagstaff and 20 miles southeast of Sedona offers spectacular glimpses of the mountains of northern Arizona and iconic red-rock geologic formations.—
Mare Czinar,
The Arizona Republic,
3 Jan. 2025
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This trail offers lovely views of sandstone formations, lush forests, and a small waterfall.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 2025
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While electronic invoicing will become the default system for issuing invoices within the EU, member states will retain the option to allow alternative formats for certain types of transactions.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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The standard outlines specifications for invoice content, defining the mandatory and optional elements that an e-invoice must or may include, and provides guidance on structuring these elements within machine-readable XML formats.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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This year’s distributions, Brown said, marked a 10% to 15% increase from last year, which was already a record breaker for the food bank.—
Shawn Raymundo,
The Arizona Republic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Unearned, or investment, income includes interest, dividends, capital gains, annuity distributions (taxable distributions only and only when not from a qualified retirement plan), royalties, and passive real estate rental income.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Musical compositions The latest crop of compositions spans the era's jazz standards, show tunes, pop music and more.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
26 Dec. 2024
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But this year, a number of artists contributed even more music to the collection, with some dropping brand new compositions and others putting festive spins on beloved tracks released by other stars in previous years.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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While their historical contexts and religious meanings differ, both holidays invite us to reflect on themes of hope, resilience, and the triumph of light over darkness.—
Don Yaeger,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Initially celebrated as a spiritual observance commemorating the hope found in the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, Christmas has evolved to embrace universal themes of goodwill and generosity.—
Priscilla Whitehead,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Pelly writes of some artists, in search of viral fame, who surreptitiously use social media to effectively beta test melodies and motifs, basically putting together songs via crowdsourcing.—
Hua Hsu,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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The castle’s bleached, sparse interior also looks a lot like the one in Herzog’s film, and this new Nosferatu’s recurring motifs—swarming rats, Catholic totems, a beach pock-marked with wonky graves—simultaneously pays tribute and blows dust off the hundred-year-old story.—
Maya Ibbitson,
Architectural Digest,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Arrangements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrangements. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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