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How does the verb arrange contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of arrange are marshal, methodize, order, organize, and systematize. While all these words mean "to put persons or things into their proper places in relation to each other," arrange implies a setting in sequence, relationship, or adjustment.

arranged the files numerically

When can marshal be used instead of arrange?

Although the words marshal and arrange have much in common, marshal suggests gathering and arranging in preparation for a particular operation or effective use.

marshaling the facts for argument

When is it sensible to use methodize instead of arrange?

The words methodize and arrange can be used in similar contexts, but methodize suggests imposing an orderly procedure rather than a fixed scheme.

methodizes every aspect of daily living

When is order a more appropriate choice than arrange?

The words order and arrange are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, order suggests a straightening out so as to eliminate confusion.

ordered her business affairs

Where would organize be a reasonable alternative to arrange?

In some situations, the words organize and arrange are roughly equivalent. However, organize implies arranging so that the whole aggregate works as a unit with each element having a proper function.

organized the volunteers into teams

In what contexts can systematize take the place of arrange?

The synonyms systematize and arrange are sometimes interchangeable, but systematize implies arranging according to a predetermined scheme.

systematized billing procedures

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of arrange Plum Blossom Lacquered Tables And Chairs The iconic black- and vermilion-colored lacquered tables were designed to resemble the center of a plum blossom, surrounded by five chairs arranged to resemble the petals, when seen from above. Isabelle Kliger, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 The split will reverse a massive but largely unsuccessful 2015 merger arranged by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway and the investment firm 3G Capital, Heinz and Kraft’s owners at the time. Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025 Fisher was involved in the Camp David Accords, served as an adviser to both sides during the Iran hostage crisis, and helped to arrange the 1985 Gorbachev-Reagan summit. Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2025 The hotel can also arrange excursions around the Valle d'Itria, including to Alberobello, famed for its conical trulli houses. Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for arrange
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrange
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  • Clinton has decided to join a direct rival even though City will not be competing in the Champions League this season.
    Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Related Stories When Ema disappears and tragedy is covered up, Daniel faces betrayal and decides to seek revenge before leaving.
    Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
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  • To qualify for a portion of the county arts funding, organizations must be active 501(c)3 entities, located and operating in Milwaukee County, organized for the primary purpose of producing or presenting the arts, and open to the general public, according to the county's application terms.
    Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The Best States to Work Index analyzes 27 policies across three categories — wages, worker protections and rights to organize — for all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
    Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Sep. 2025
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  • Many of the examples are stark, like the Potawatomi Nation which had negotiated with the federal government in hopes of staying in their homelands in the upper Midwest.
    BrieAnna J. Frank, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Neighbors Settling down in the suburbs with their newborn, Kelly (Rose Byrne) and Mac (Seth Rogen) attempt to negotiate a quiet-hours pact with the frat house next door.
    James Mercadante, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
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  • Plus-size travelers are encouraged to plan and research seat dimensions, potentially budgeting for an extra seat.
    Zach Wichter, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Under the previous deal, the bonds were tied up with gate revenues, which took a hit during the pandemic, so the club’s owners — via Lewis — refinanced the loans, incurring a £32m break cost to end the loan sooner than planned.
    Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
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  • In her autobiography, Gibson wrote about biding her time rather than choosing to agitate.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Some actors might choose to step away from such a thing, or even be frustrated by it or it being brought up in interviews, but Fischer clearly enjoys every last moment of her good fortune from a former era, even now.
    Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
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  • The star, classified as IRAS 04302+2247, or IRAS 04302, is a protostar, with its disk measuring at around 40 billion miles (65 billion km) wide.
    Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2025
  • It was classified as a heritage site in 1995 and then as a national monument in 1997.
    Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
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  • When isolated statistics are presented without context in the media, there is every reason to conclude that data does not offer anything valuable to the conversation.
    Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The letter concludes with a call for parents to engage with their children about appropriate conduct.
    Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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  • His mother has obtained lawyers who are preparing a lawsuit over potential security lapses at Icon Brickell that allowed Kehl to access the building.
    David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The inspector general's report adds to severe criticism of the agency for lapses preparing for the event and responding to it.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025

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“Arrange.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrange. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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