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Synonym Chooser

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 But after the app arranges the list, parents are still responsible for completing it. Miranda Rake, The Atlantic, 23 Sep. 2025 Prosecutors argued at trial that Collins and his nephew arranged to meet Runnels that day for a marijuana deal, which Runnels and the nephew had done several times before. Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025 Weston would arrange mini helmets for each NFL team by game order — Thursday Night Football through Monday Night Football — and set up a table in front of a cutout of the Bills' quarterback, Josh Allen. Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025 The hotel can arrange a car transfer from Naples International Airport (NAP) or train station. Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for arrange
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrange
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  • The fun begins as the other housewives arrive, unaware that the studio has decided to stage a role-playing scenario to test their readiness.
    Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
  • After Xaverian missed a go-ahead 36-yard field goal attempt to end the third, Staine decided to begin the fourth and final quarter with one of his signature Hail Mary shots.
    Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The march, organized by local activists Carlos Turcios and Paul Lemon, comes 10 days after Kirk was assassinated on a Utah college campus.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2025
  • Try MyRecipes, our digital recipe box to stash and organize all your favorite Better Homes & Gardens recipes.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The deal was negotiated by Piantedosi and Manager of Acquisitions and Sales Rachel White on behalf of Vertical and by CAA Media Finance on behalf of the filmmakers.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
  • The Obama Administration secretly negotiated the Iran nuclear deal without consulting GCC capitals.
    Firas Maksad, Time, 25 Sep. 2025
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  • That would all total over 102 million metric tons of annual capacity by 2030 if all goes as planned, Sabel said.
    Jordan Blum, Fortune, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Now, the organization’s Public Buildings Service, which had the most layoffs, is planning to reorganize beginning next month based on program rather than geography.
    Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Ryuji dies in the Season 3 finale, choosing to head into the world of death rather than fight for life.
    Kayti Burt, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
  • No parent should choose between feeding a child and heating a home.
    Derrick Hollie, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • At the time, that specimen was classified as Harpiola grisea, a related species.
    Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
  • The Treasury Department, Internal Revenue Service and other federal law enforcement agencies also would participate in investigations, and Attorney General Pam Bondi is directed to submit a list of groups to classify as domestic terrorist organizations.
    Zac Anderson, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Not much has gone to plan for the Twins this season, but Ryan’s season — which officially concluded on Friday night — was one of the things that has.
    Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Sandia National Laboratories and Los Alamos National Laboratory jointly designed and produced the system’s five subsystems, said calibration and early on-orbit testing concluded successfully in June.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • To prepare for Dublin, beyond the constant stream of e-mails and phone calls, multiple Vikings staffers took an advance trip in June.
    Alec Lewis, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
  • And be prepared to strap into your breezy ripped jeans for the foreseeable.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025

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“Arrange.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrange. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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