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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In one case, simply switching from an older to a newer version of a model reshuffled market shares even though the product listings themselves did not change. David G.w. Birch, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025 Some pre-game rule violations reshuffled the deck. Dalton Ross, EW.com, 21 Aug. 2025 The region is a crucial one to Amazon MGM, which has reshuffled the pack in Europe a fair bit over the past couple of years. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025 With Disney+ and Hulu set to merge in 2026 — and the Hulu app going away — Disney is reshuffling the marketing leadership of its entertainment division. Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reshuffle

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 9 Sep. 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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