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the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
geese flying south in a V-formation
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Inside the cave, visitors can find impressive stalactites, stalagmites and other formations.
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Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
The lack of moisture helps preserve the formations and keeps the air inside the cave clear and clean.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
Offensive troop formations, such as supply depots and command posts, must be positioned well beyond this buffer zone.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
The cave is notable for its distinctive rock formations and stunning views of the canyon.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
Each night, the drone formations will change, offering a different visual experience to spectators.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2024
In Nevada, vandals toppled natural rock formations along a Lake Mead trail at the Redstone Dunes Trail at Lake Mead National Recreation Area, the National Park Service said.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 1 Oct. 2024
Over time, this term was metaphorically applied to the sky, as clouds often appear as massive, solid formations.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
The lack of moisture helps preserve the formations and keeps the air inside the cave clear and clean.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
Offensive troop formations, such as supply depots and command posts, must be positioned well beyond this buffer zone.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
The cave is notable for its distinctive rock formations and stunning views of the canyon.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
Each night, the drone formations will change, offering a different visual experience to spectators.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2024
In Nevada, vandals toppled natural rock formations along a Lake Mead trail at the Redstone Dunes Trail at Lake Mead National Recreation Area, the National Park Service said.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 1 Oct. 2024
Over time, this term was metaphorically applied to the sky, as clouds often appear as massive, solid formations.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
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“Formations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formations. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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