rearrangement
noun
re·ar·range·ment
ˌrē-ə-ˈrānj-mənt 
plural rearrangements
1
: the act of rearranging something or someone or the state of being rearranged
rearrangement of the furniture
changes that will require some rearrangement of the schedule
… lifting her hands for some rearrangement of her hat.—
Henry James
Henry James2
chemistry
: a shifting of the atoms or groups in the molecule of a compound to form an isomeric compound
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Thousands of vibrant fragments, which once adorned a high-status Roman building, offer an unprecedented glimpse into the artistic sophistication and daily life of ancient Londinium, and their rearrangement is showcasing artworks that have remained hidden for over 1,800 years.
—Willem Marx, NPR, 20 June 2025
Still, Walters suspects that seeds do accrue tiny physical and chemical changes over time; molecules within their cells undergo tiny rearrangements and become less able to power vital processes like energy production and protein-making.
—Katarina Zimmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2025
The ten-year rearrangement was due a year ago, but failed to connect.
—Don Delillo, Harpers Magazine, 5 May 2025
The media has missed the significance of Donald Trump’s firing of National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and his subsequent rearrangement of deck chairs.
—Frank McNeil, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2025
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Willem Marx, NPR, 20 June 2025
Still, Walters suspects that seeds do accrue tiny physical and chemical changes over time; molecules within their cells undergo tiny rearrangements and become less able to power vital processes like energy production and protein-making.
—Katarina Zimmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2025
The ten-year rearrangement was due a year ago, but failed to connect.
—Don Delillo, Harpers Magazine, 5 May 2025
The media has missed the significance of Donald Trump’s firing of National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and his subsequent rearrangement of deck chairs.
—Frank McNeil, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2025
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“Rearrangement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rearrangement. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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