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 There are also changes that will be tested at the start of the Miami race to ameliorate the problem of a car failing to get off the line (and therefore being dangerously slow) because of a problem on the formation lap. —
Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 20 Apr. 2026 Wherever star-formation happens, a classic cosmic story unfolds. —Big Think, 20 Apr. 2026 This persistent mismatch has fueled a serious debate, leaving us wondering if our understanding of dark matter, or perhaps galaxy formation itself, is fundamentally off. —Paul Sutter, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026 The multiple tight end formations that teams like Seattle, the Los Angeles Rams and Chicago Bears used with great success in 2025 to exploit smaller defenses will likely be adopted by more teams this year. —ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for formation
Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 20 Apr. 2026 Wherever star-formation happens, a classic cosmic story unfolds. —Big Think, 20 Apr. 2026 This persistent mismatch has fueled a serious debate, leaving us wondering if our understanding of dark matter, or perhaps galaxy formation itself, is fundamentally off. —Paul Sutter, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026 The multiple tight end formations that teams like Seattle, the Los Angeles Rams and Chicago Bears used with great success in 2025 to exploit smaller defenses will likely be adopted by more teams this year. —ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for formation
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All 39 have different layouts, views, and furnishings, and some feature pieces from the historic Ritz Paris, bought at the renovation auction of 2016.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
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This tiny house keeps things simple with a single-level layout that sleeps up to two people.— Adam Williams April 11, New Atlas, 11 Apr. 2026
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In 1968, the station shifted from news-talk to all-news, pioneering a format that became dominant in major markets across the country, and a staple on the AM band.— Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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The format moves to best-of-seven for the Eastern and Western finals and for the championship series.— Steve Lyttle, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Formation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/formation. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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