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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Staff say the theft forced them to reshuffle routes, delay pickups and scramble to notify parents – throwing off entire school days. Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026 But a technology capable of unprecedented scientific discovery and work automation should do more than reshuffle economic winners. Alex Stephany, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026 But rapid shifts on both domestic and international fronts—the Supreme Court’s decision on the limits of presidential tariff authority, for instance, and the dramatic escalation of hostilities in Iran—drove the trade group to reshuffle its agenda at the last minute to keep conversations current. Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026 Since taking the top job, Fiddelke has reshuffled Target's leadership team, increased spending on in-store staffing and taken steps to reduce costs at distribution facilities and regional offices, according to a memo sent to employees in February. CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026 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 1 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

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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