reshuffle

verb

re·​shuf·​fle (ˌ)rē-ˈshə-fəl How to pronounce reshuffle (audio)
reshuffled; reshuffling; reshuffles

transitive verb

1
: to shuffle again
reshuffle a deck of cards
2
: to reorganize usually by the redistribution of existing elements
the cabinet was reshuffled by the prime minister
reshuffle noun

Examples of reshuffle in a Sentence

The dealer reshuffled the cards.
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Minnesota reshuffled its staff this offseason, tabbing sharp young coach Thad Bogardus to lead the room. Alec Lewis, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025 Many of these giants are already being expanded, and a new generation of truly massive solar and hybrid parks is rising that may reshuffle the rankings completely. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025 The Browns, currently 1-4, are reshuffling their quarterback room, and Sanders has become central to the quarterback situation in Cleveland after months of pundits questioning why the team's third quarterback on the depth chart was getting so much publicity. Trevor Squire, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025 The update could reshuffle California’s global standing. Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reshuffle

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of reshuffle was in 1830

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“Reshuffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reshuffle. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.

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reshuffle

verb
re·​shuf·​fle (ˈ)rē-ˈshəf-əl How to pronounce reshuffle (audio)
1
: to shuffle again
2
: to reorganize usually by switching around existing parts
the president reshuffled the cabinet
reshuffle noun

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