1
as in decides
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 organizes
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 negotiates
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 prepares
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 arranges
The Vatican facilitates visas and local SIM cards in advance, and arranges hotels and local transportation, allowing reporters to focus on the news rather than logistics.
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ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Jean-Baptiste, who trained as a cellist, arranges his songs—some of which are barely over a minute long—like a chamber cycle punctuated with interludes.
—Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2026
Hence the social contract on which proto-citizens situated behind the veil of ignorance would agree, arranges social and economic inequalities in such a manner as to make the worst off as well off as possible; economic policies would benefit the well-being of the least advantaged.
—George G. Szpiro, Big Think, 9 Apr. 2026
This technology arranges pocketed coils in a honeycomb-style hexagonal matrix rather than traditional straight rows, allowing weight to be distributed more evenly across the mattress surface.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
In Morocco, Alex Wix of Wix Squared frequently arranges Sahara journeys with a private astronomer to interpret the constellations.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026
Uber already arranges Waymo rides on its app in Austin, Atlanta and Phoenix.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Alternatively, fly into Johannesburg and connect to Polokwane, where the lodge arranges a 90-minute road transfer.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
While the latter uses the inverted pyramid structure, presenting every fact in order of decreasing importance, literary journalism arranges structure to serve its writer’s (or writers’) artistic purpose.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Jean-Baptiste, who trained as a cellist, arranges his songs—some of which are barely over a minute long—like a chamber cycle punctuated with interludes.
—Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2026
Hence the social contract on which proto-citizens situated behind the veil of ignorance would agree, arranges social and economic inequalities in such a manner as to make the worst off as well off as possible; economic policies would benefit the well-being of the least advantaged.
—George G. Szpiro, Big Think, 9 Apr. 2026
This technology arranges pocketed coils in a honeycomb-style hexagonal matrix rather than traditional straight rows, allowing weight to be distributed more evenly across the mattress surface.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
In Morocco, Alex Wix of Wix Squared frequently arranges Sahara journeys with a private astronomer to interpret the constellations.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026
Uber already arranges Waymo rides on its app in Austin, Atlanta and Phoenix.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Alternatively, fly into Johannesburg and connect to Polokwane, where the lodge arranges a 90-minute road transfer.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
While the latter uses the inverted pyramid structure, presenting every fact in order of decreasing importance, literary journalism arranges structure to serve its writer’s (or writers’) artistic purpose.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arranges
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Elle Fanning stars as Margo Millet, an aspiring writer who decides to make money fast via OnlyFans; Pfeiffer and Nick Offerman play her parents, a former Hooters waitress and an ex-pro wrestler.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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Chandler Levack‘s new film is structured like a Russian nesting doll of roommate stories, as the two girls are confronted by a guidance counselor who decides to tell them another story of freshman year roommates who didn’t get along at first.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
17 Apr. 2026
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Spanish officials have said the government wants to shore up more Chinese investment, and boost exports to the country, even though trade is conducted by the European Union, which negotiates on behalf of all 27 member states.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Wall Group negotiates all these deals with cosmetics ambassadorships, hair product lines, top luxury brands like Hermès, Louis Vuitton and Prada, all while monitoring the work of stylists’ assistants to see who’s ready to ascend the ladder.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors want jurors to hear about the potentially damning nugget if Weinstein chooses to take the stand at his retrial.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2026
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When someone chooses to spend time with you, that choice forecloses other possibilities.—
Oluwaseun Damilola Sanwoolu,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2026
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The agency classifies it as a superfund site, meaning the area may be contaminated with hazardous materials.—
Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Though the city's online neighborhood map technically classifies the site as part of downtown, Long's identifies as a Haughville institution that has served doughnuts to west siders for four generations, serving up to 1,000 customers each day out of its pale-yellow sided building.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
1 Apr. 2026
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The women were informed that filming for season five was to be paused until production’s investigation, which is separate from the law enforcement investigation, concludes.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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That concludes today’s newsletter.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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From the perspective of the Orion spacecraft, the Earth continues to grow larger as the crew prepares for their return.—
Tom Costello,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026
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This all comes as the league prepares to negotiate new deals, including what’s expected to be a bigger share for streamers.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring, supreme commander of the Luftwaffe, Hitler’s second in command, and the highest-ranking surviving Nazi leader, steps out of the car, stands at attention to announce his surrender, and orders the soldiers to carry his bags.—
Alice Kaplan,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Although the decision orders a re-sentencing, there's a chance Peters will be handed the same sentence again.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Protest organizer discusses community concerns over surveillance.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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This article discusses suicide and suicidal ideation.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Arranges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arranges. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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