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
Furthermore, the militarisation of Republika Srpska police forces—including training with Russian operatives—raises concerns about unlawful paramilitary formations.
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Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
The early 1970s saw the passage of the Clean Air and Clean Water acts, the National Environmental Policy Act, the Endangered Species Act and the formation of the Environmental Protection Agency.
—Eugene Linden, Mercury News, 4 July 2025
On air quality alert days, the Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency recommends several ways community members can help reduce ozone formation:
Carpool, if possible, bike, walk or take the bus instead of driving alone.
—Hailey Roden, The Enquirer, 4 July 2025
High-temperature, dry-heat methods increase the formation of carcinogens, which ups cancer risk, while moist-heat methods can help reduce these risks, Samuels says.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 3 July 2025
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Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
The early 1970s saw the passage of the Clean Air and Clean Water acts, the National Environmental Policy Act, the Endangered Species Act and the formation of the Environmental Protection Agency.
—Eugene Linden, Mercury News, 4 July 2025
On air quality alert days, the Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency recommends several ways community members can help reduce ozone formation:
Carpool, if possible, bike, walk or take the bus instead of driving alone.
—Hailey Roden, The Enquirer, 4 July 2025
High-temperature, dry-heat methods increase the formation of carcinogens, which ups cancer risk, while moist-heat methods can help reduce these risks, Samuels says.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formation
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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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There will be several large, working layouts on display for children.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 July 2025
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The 80,000 bitcoin are now in new wallets using a modern address format, something that could have been done to prevent against future quantum computing attacks.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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The partnership will enable Sukeban to expand its programming slate by developing new IP and content formats across multiple platforms, tapping into NDSL’s production capabilities and global distribution network.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 July 2025
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“Formation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formation. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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