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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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
She had recently been demoted from a permanent classroom into a floating position as part of the company-wide scheduling rearrangement that was to take effect April 28.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 May 2025
There is a lot of uncertainty, but there is a high chance these fixture rearrangements get announced before this week’s Gameweek 35 deadline, so do not make any transfers yet, as these changes will have huge implications on your plans for the remainder of the season.
—Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Althoff’s exhibitions always seem in sympathy with such distinct rearrangements of actuality, time, and temper.
—Michael Bracewell, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2025
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Frank McNeil, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2025
She had recently been demoted from a permanent classroom into a floating position as part of the company-wide scheduling rearrangement that was to take effect April 28.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 May 2025
There is a lot of uncertainty, but there is a high chance these fixture rearrangements get announced before this week’s Gameweek 35 deadline, so do not make any transfers yet, as these changes will have huge implications on your plans for the remainder of the season.
—Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Althoff’s exhibitions always seem in sympathy with such distinct rearrangements of actuality, time, and temper.
—Michael Bracewell, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2025
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“Rearrangement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rearrangement. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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