reshuffle

verb

re·​shuf·​fle (ˌ)rē-ˈshə-fəl 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Cramer said the shortfall is one of the clearest signs yet that companies are reshuffling their information technology budgets as artificial intelligence spending accelerates. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 14 July 2026

Zelensky, who has remained in office under martial law because wartime elections are prohibited, has periodically reshuffled his government in an effort to bring fresh momentum to his administration. — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026

England also had to reshuffle when fullback George Furbank was sidelined by appendicitis after working for two years for his test recall. — ABC News, 4 July 2026

Summer months typically bring a flurry of activity within the NBA, because all teams reshuffle the roster with sights set on the next season. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for reshuffle

• duffel
• duffle
• muffle
• ruffle
• scuffle
• shuffle
• truffle

Kids Definition

reshuffle

verb

re·​shuf·​fle (ˈ)rē-ˈshəf-əl 

1

: to shuffle again

2

: to reorganize usually by switching around existing parts

the president reshuffled the cabinet

reshuffle noun