1
as in decided
to come to an agreement or decision concerning the details of
arrange a time for the meeting arrange money matters for your trip
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2
as in organized
to put into a particular arrangement
arrange the flowers so that the taller ones are at the center of the bouquet
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3
as in negotiated
to bring about through discussion and compromise
I'll arrange your free movie pass with the cinema's manager
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4
as in designed
to work out the details of (something) in advance
we need to arrange our European vacation so that we can get the best deals
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as in planned
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Recent Examples of arranged
Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
Speaking after a pre-arranged meeting in London, defense ministers from the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy denounced the incident, calling it unacceptable provocation.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Instead, a pre-arranged bouquet adds elegance and color with minimal effort.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
Now work your way around, placing the mussels in concentric rings or a spiral until they’re all arranged.
—Peter Barrett, Outside, 30 Aug. 2025
The Zeppelin songs have all been radically re-arranged.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2025
These placements are pre-arranged with all necessary logistics—accommodation, orientation, and local support, ensuring volunteers can focus on meaningful contribution rather than navigating administration.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
To emit this light, Boesel and Quandt used a weaving process that bent the fibers at just the right angle around perpendicularly arranged polyester threads, producing a satin weave called a 6/6 bond.
—IEEE Spectrum, 8 Nov. 2017
Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
It’s also brilliantly arranged, from the chiming guitar on the intro to the way the rhythm section makes its entrance (McCartney-esque bassline and rat-a-tat snare) before pulling back on the chorus, where Ruess’ vocal appears to be floating in space on a bed of keyboards and piano.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
But since then, Sandu has ended Moldova’s near-total reliance on Russian gas and arranged new imports from Europe.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
When the pandemic shut down wedding venues and public facilities in 2020, Nguyen arranged to use ticket booths at the Honda Center where masked lovers could tie the knot with officiants safely behind glass.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Institutional Property Advisors, a unit of commercial real estate firm Marcus & Millichap, arranged the purchase.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
Sonar revealed ancient relics along the sea floor, including a series of colossal structures standing 20 feet high and arranged in rows, as well as several anchors and amphora.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 24 Sep. 2025
The magnetic and laser forces are arranged so that any lithium atom that might otherwise fly away from the center is most likely to absorb a photon from the lasers, getting a momentum kick back into the trap.
—IEEE Spectrum, 24 Sep. 2025
Guests settled into low chairs and deep couches arranged near towering, high‑end speakers, the kind designed to make every note feel physical.
—Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
There’s still a time and place for the pristine glassware, fancy silver, and perfectly arranged centerpieces, but no one is going to judge you if there’s a little dust bunny in the corner or for choosing paper napkins over linen.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
Speaking after a pre-arranged meeting in London, defense ministers from the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy denounced the incident, calling it unacceptable provocation.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Instead, a pre-arranged bouquet adds elegance and color with minimal effort.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
Now work your way around, placing the mussels in concentric rings or a spiral until they’re all arranged.
—Peter Barrett, Outside, 30 Aug. 2025
The Zeppelin songs have all been radically re-arranged.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2025
These placements are pre-arranged with all necessary logistics—accommodation, orientation, and local support, ensuring volunteers can focus on meaningful contribution rather than navigating administration.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
To emit this light, Boesel and Quandt used a weaving process that bent the fibers at just the right angle around perpendicularly arranged polyester threads, producing a satin weave called a 6/6 bond.
—IEEE Spectrum, 8 Nov. 2017
Adjective
Szyszkiewicz was arranged in Seneca County Centralized Arraignment Part Court and is being held on a $250,000 bail or a $500,000 bond.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
It’s also brilliantly arranged, from the chiming guitar on the intro to the way the rhythm section makes its entrance (McCartney-esque bassline and rat-a-tat snare) before pulling back on the chorus, where Ruess’ vocal appears to be floating in space on a bed of keyboards and piano.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
But since then, Sandu has ended Moldova’s near-total reliance on Russian gas and arranged new imports from Europe.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
When the pandemic shut down wedding venues and public facilities in 2020, Nguyen arranged to use ticket booths at the Honda Center where masked lovers could tie the knot with officiants safely behind glass.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Institutional Property Advisors, a unit of commercial real estate firm Marcus & Millichap, arranged the purchase.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
Sonar revealed ancient relics along the sea floor, including a series of colossal structures standing 20 feet high and arranged in rows, as well as several anchors and amphora.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 24 Sep. 2025
The magnetic and laser forces are arranged so that any lithium atom that might otherwise fly away from the center is most likely to absorb a photon from the lasers, getting a momentum kick back into the trap.
—IEEE Spectrum, 24 Sep. 2025
Guests settled into low chairs and deep couches arranged near towering, high‑end speakers, the kind designed to make every note feel physical.
—Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arranged
Verb
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The referee was sent to the monitor to check if the contact was inside the box but decided to stick with his on-field decision.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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However, his ally, Morgan Pope, won the Power of Veto competition and decided to save Pearl.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Both visits were organized and efficient.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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His government organized a national dialogue conference the next month, but the conference was brief—only a day and a half—and short on real, in-depth debate.—
Sam Heller,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In recent discussions with NBC, YouTube TV, part of Google parent Alphabet, has sought terms that the broadcaster felt were markedly better than those already negotiated with other carriers, according to a person familiar with the matter.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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Locations are typically negotiated between FIFA and host committees representing various cities.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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One assumes this exhibit was planned way in advance of that all-consuming conservative wave that no curator can now get out of their mind.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
22 Sep. 2025
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As of this week, the city has 300 more units planned.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Pears and apples also each have a low glycemic index (GI), classified at 55 or less.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
23 Sep. 2025
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This shift has left over 2 million young men now classified as NEET—meaning not in employment, education, or training—with average student debt nearing $40,000.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The dinner concluded with a panel discussion facilitated by Crozier with Boyz II Men members.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
21 Sep. 2025
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The panel concluded with discussion of North American distribution, where changing import policies have made sales representatives increasingly cautious.—
Jenny S. Li,
Variety,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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They’re designed for indoor and outdoor wear thanks to a durable outsole and warm shearling lining that protects against chilly temperatures.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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They are designed to protect homes and businesses against the type of winter storms that have severely flooded the low-lying community of Alviso multiple times with water up to 6 feet deep and which are posing more risk as sea level rises due to climate change.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The algorithm started with an ordered deck of cards and then swapped two cards at a time in several steps.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
5 Sep. 2025
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Nothing will ever replace the simple pleasure of organizing randomized stacks of cards into ordered piles, whether by number, suit, or alternating back and forth.—
Ariana Torrey,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Arranged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arranged. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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