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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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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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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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Recent Examples of arranged
Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
The defendants then allegedly drove the truck to a pre-arranged drop-off area, loaded the merchandise into getaway vehicles and then drove away.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Drums and synthesizers are interspersed with delicately arranged strings, but there’s something transcendent about the contours and echoes of Raye’s voice.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2026
Every detail inside the restaurant follows a botanical motif, from the floral plates to the delicately arranged desserts that accompany their stunning tea service.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The officer was ultimately taken into custody during an arranged after-school meetup with the boy in Harford County last week.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Still, Chao is besotted with him, and navigating their odd arranged union leads Stephen slowly to learn how to care for someone so different from him.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2026
In 1996, the company filed for a pre-arranged bankruptcy to offload some of its debt, after an earlier attempt to sell all of its 100-plus stores in 1994.
—Janae Williams, Oklahoman, 26 Mar. 2026
After all, orchestrating pre-arranged scores is far easier than composing original music from scratch.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Sufan Jiang, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Over email, van der Sloot arranged to provide the Holloway family with information about Natalee in exchange for $250,000.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Williams’ ruling could reignite a case that has roiled Washington, where the deal arranged between the president, Internal Revenue Service and Department of Justice has been met with bipartisan outrage and questions about how the president could sue and settle with his own administration.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
The interior of the home measures 30 sq m (322 sq ft) and is arranged around a central open living area.
—Adam Williams
may 30, New Atlas, 30 May 2026
What’s most impressive, however, is the way these tracks have been arranged both musically and dramatically.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
In most Cucuteni-Trypillia settlements, mega-sites appear to be well-planned and systematically arranged, with occasional size variations among the houses.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
New York — In New York’s Hudson Valley, the artist Anicka Yi has erected columns bursting with mercurial microbial life, in hues of acid green and coffee, arranged like an archaeological dig at Storm King Art Center.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Investigators gathered information from several sources to identify the Winters juvenile and arranged to contact his parents to make the arrest and seize his e-motorcycle on the evening of May 27, the department said.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Adjective
January 20 – February 18 A practical adjustment could make everything feel more intelligently arranged today.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
The defendants then allegedly drove the truck to a pre-arranged drop-off area, loaded the merchandise into getaway vehicles and then drove away.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Drums and synthesizers are interspersed with delicately arranged strings, but there’s something transcendent about the contours and echoes of Raye’s voice.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2026
Every detail inside the restaurant follows a botanical motif, from the floral plates to the delicately arranged desserts that accompany their stunning tea service.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The officer was ultimately taken into custody during an arranged after-school meetup with the boy in Harford County last week.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Still, Chao is besotted with him, and navigating their odd arranged union leads Stephen slowly to learn how to care for someone so different from him.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2026
In 1996, the company filed for a pre-arranged bankruptcy to offload some of its debt, after an earlier attempt to sell all of its 100-plus stores in 1994.
—Janae Williams, Oklahoman, 26 Mar. 2026
After all, orchestrating pre-arranged scores is far easier than composing original music from scratch.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
Decisions also have to be made quickly, and the logistics for sending power from one company have to be arranged before the blackout begins.
—Sufan Jiang, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Over email, van der Sloot arranged to provide the Holloway family with information about Natalee in exchange for $250,000.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Williams’ ruling could reignite a case that has roiled Washington, where the deal arranged between the president, Internal Revenue Service and Department of Justice has been met with bipartisan outrage and questions about how the president could sue and settle with his own administration.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
The interior of the home measures 30 sq m (322 sq ft) and is arranged around a central open living area.
—Adam Williams
may 30, New Atlas, 30 May 2026
What’s most impressive, however, is the way these tracks have been arranged both musically and dramatically.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
In most Cucuteni-Trypillia settlements, mega-sites appear to be well-planned and systematically arranged, with occasional size variations among the houses.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
New York — In New York’s Hudson Valley, the artist Anicka Yi has erected columns bursting with mercurial microbial life, in hues of acid green and coffee, arranged like an archaeological dig at Storm King Art Center.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Investigators gathered information from several sources to identify the Winters juvenile and arranged to contact his parents to make the arrest and seize his e-motorcycle on the evening of May 27, the department said.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arranged
Adjective
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There is also a planned airport at Dhidhdhoo in the far north, which would make some of the country’s most remote atolls easier to reach.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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In his letter, Beyer argued that the planned structure, which will sit adjacent to Arlington Memorial Bridge, risks choking traffic for commuters entering the District from Virginia, particularly during rush hour and major public events.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
27 May 2026
Verb
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In response, the state decided to hire outside investigators to review some of these complaints.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Having found gold elsewhere once before, Mee and his friends decided to try their luck in the cave in the hope of earning some money.—
Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Saturday’s protest was organized by groups such as San Jose Against War, the Democratic Socialists of America, Community Service Organization San Jose, and the Community Agency for Resources, Advocacy & Services.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
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Whoever organized this screening was smart enough to keep the aftermath out of the paper.—
Peter Hessler,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
Verb
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The police negotiated the release of two hostages on Tuesday.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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In fact, the city would be adopting a version of the reform agreement Louisville had previously negotiated with the Biden administration and hiring an outside monitor to oversee its progress.—
Topher Sanders,
ProPublica,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Larry designed the colorful courts and revamped scoring system that helped popularize the sport.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The Environmental Protection Agency’s Risk Management Program, or RMP, is the main federal program designed to prevent hazardous chemical incidents and spell out emergency procedures.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Using managed care Medicare Advantage would improve health and lower costs and add some extra benefits to be a better value when compared to original Medicare.—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Chlorine gas is poisonous and classified as a pulmonary irritant that has a distinct odor.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Interestingly, depending on the data provider, the stock is often classified as either an industrial or a technology/software company.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
Verb
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The turning point came in the late summer of 2015, just after the Iran nuclear deal was concluded.—
Bozorgmehr Sharafedin,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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In September, an independent UN inquiry concluded that Israel had committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, a finding the Israeli government rejected.—
Sana Noor Haq,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
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“Arranged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arranged. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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