reshuffle

verb

re·​shuf·​fle (ˌ)rē-ˈshə-fəl 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Sharp’s exit will likely reshuffle support in the race. —A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026

When Schar was forced off on a stretcher with a serious-looking injury in the 70th minute, Howe reshuffled his defence. —Chris Waugh, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026

There’s potential for the Cowboys to reshuffle their offensive line. —Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026

In simple words, the spins were constantly reshuffling energy among themselves, triggering new emissions again and again. —Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for reshuffle

• duffel
• duffle
• muffle
• ruffle
• scuffle
• shuffle
• truffle

Kids Definition

reshuffle

verb

re·​shuf·​fle (ˈ)rē-ˈshəf-əl 

1

: to shuffle again

2

: to reorganize usually by switching around existing parts

the president reshuffled the cabinet

reshuffle noun