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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The move follows the organization's decision to trade veteran Joe Flacco — a deal that instantly reshuffled the depth chart and forced the Browns into more of a developmental path rather than immediate contention. Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025 Earlier in 2025, the carrier revamped its boarding process by reshuffling boarding groups and adjusting when certain fare classes and credit card holders are allowed to board. AFAR Media, 16 Oct. 2025 Minnesota reshuffled its staff this offseason, tabbing sharp young coach Thad Bogardus to lead the room. Alec Lewis, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025 Many of these giants are already being expanded, and a new generation of truly massive solar and hybrid parks is rising that may reshuffle the rankings completely. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025 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 25 Oct. 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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