Thesaurus results for FORMATIONS

formations

noun

plural of formation

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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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Recent Examples of formations The program also aims to make the systems easier for soldiers to operate, potentially allowing units outside traditional air defence formations to employ laser weapons against incoming drones. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026 Where previously tanks and massed armed formations fought across relatively delineated front lines, now drones from either side battle in the sky. — Gerard Toal, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026 The Southern Alps are an almost exact replica of the Himalayas in terms of their lot formations and crevasse fields, according to Hiddleston. — Tamara Southward, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026 Mourinho has also switched between 4-3-3 and 4-2-3-1 formations lately, and here's the XI that could face Roma tonight. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026 The timing of Isaias is an exception to this trend, due to the current super El Niño weather pattern, which stunted Atlantic hurricane formations through September while cranking out storms throughout the Pacific region. — Robin Webb, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026 Weaker formations suffer heavier losses, creating a cycle of high attrition and constant replenishment. — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 Part of what Webb did after taking over the offense this winter was overhaul not only formations and concepts within Payton’s general playbook, but also tweak terminology to streamline the process for Nix and the offensive players. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 8 Oct. 2026 Fitzpatrick’s ability to recognize formations and communicate adjustments could be particularly valuable against that attack. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026

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Attendees can also compare boats and layouts, meet manufacturers and dealers and find resources for every stage of the sailing journey.

— Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
The team also tested PASSAGE on a Unitree G1 humanoid robot across 50 previously unseen physical layouts.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026

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The following day, the focus shifts to co-production, with a Canada-Spain matchmaking session bringing together producers from both countries across genres and formats.

— Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
The rise in streaming coupled with a desire to push boundaries has seen the nation shift from a more passive importer of formats to one that is setting its agenda on a global stage.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026

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