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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Already, de Meo postponed plans for Kering to fully acquire Valentino, sold Kering’s beauty business to L’Oréal Group, reshuffled the leadership team, hired talents from the automotive and other industries, and created a new Kering jewelry entity. Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026 In 1931, a junior advertising executive at P&G, Neil McElroy, authored an influential internal memo urging the company to reshuffle its management to include teams dedicated to managing specific brands. Alexander Coolidge, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 Swalwell’s downfall came with stunning speed and reshuffles a governor race filled with contenders but no clear leaders among either the state’s dominant Democrats or Republicans. John Woolfolk, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026 Consider reshuffling your to-do list, because a small shift could save money and protect your energy. Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 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 21 Apr. 2026.

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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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