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 painter spends hours drawing sketches of the corpse, then chops up her body, arranges the pieces in a suitcase and buries it with the help of an old man sitting under a cypress tree.
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Amir Ahmadi Arian, The Dial, 15 Jan. 2026
The main headlight projectors appear to be vertically stacked under the horizontal accent LED, which is sort of the opposite of how the gas Cullinan arranges them.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 15 Jan. 2026
Neiman Marcus in Fort Worth To quell her anxiety about Ainsley leaving the nest, Angela arranges for some retail therapy at a Neiman Marcus.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
But my daughter, Alma, arranges these objects methodically, according to her own internal logic.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 12 Jan. 2026
If guests want to venture into Truckee’s vibrant food scene, the Guesthouse team arranges dinners at local favorites—sometimes on the house, according to the news release.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Organized Tours The most common option is booking an organized tour where the company arranges your transportation.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
That changes in episode 6, when Nate (Colm Feore) arranges a meeting between Rebecca and M-Tex’s resident geologist.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
Without unbending her back, the mother arranges her mouth into a placid line.
—Literary Hub, 15 Dec. 2025
Amir Ahmadi Arian, The Dial, 15 Jan. 2026
The main headlight projectors appear to be vertically stacked under the horizontal accent LED, which is sort of the opposite of how the gas Cullinan arranges them.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 15 Jan. 2026
Neiman Marcus in Fort Worth To quell her anxiety about Ainsley leaving the nest, Angela arranges for some retail therapy at a Neiman Marcus.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
But my daughter, Alma, arranges these objects methodically, according to her own internal logic.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 12 Jan. 2026
If guests want to venture into Truckee’s vibrant food scene, the Guesthouse team arranges dinners at local favorites—sometimes on the house, according to the news release.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Organized Tours The most common option is booking an organized tour where the company arranges your transportation.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
That changes in episode 6, when Nate (Colm Feore) arranges a meeting between Rebecca and M-Tex’s resident geologist.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
Without unbending her back, the mother arranges her mouth into a placid line.
—Literary Hub, 15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arranges
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And while Elliott would like to see Nielsen as the next CEO, if the board decides on someone else who is equally qualified, Elliott will support that decision.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
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Georgia grows tired of her husband and their nightly trips to the fancy French restaurant and decides to have an affair with another man at another table (Alan Howard).—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Such fundraisers would be prohibited if the union succeeds in being recognized and negotiates a contract reflecting its demands.—
Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Jan. 2026
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Multiple versions of the template, reviewed by The Athletic, state that if a player intends to transfer before the end of an agreement, the athlete would owe the remaining amount left to be paid on the contract, unless the school negotiates a different buyout amount.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Despite his games played-to-games missed ratio skewing too close to 50 percent, Guhle chooses to look at things in a positive light and looks to a former teammate for inspiration.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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If a player chooses not to negotiate with the Panthers, that player will be unable to sign elsewhere, unless Carolina relinquishes his rights by not offering him a tender.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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The department classifies Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger under its highest Level 4 advisory, warning Americans about issues of terrorism, crime, kidnapping, and more.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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The machine learning algorithm, meanwhile, classifies and identifies stationary objects that could lead to collisions.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Randall will be transported to Sacramento County once his federal case concludes.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The announcement concludes a two-month search following the unexpected departure of Haley Carter, the previous VP of Soccer Operations & General Manager, who left the club in November to join fellow NWSL side Washington Spirit.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Set against a cross-country journey along iconic Route 66, the series blends competition, storytelling, and real-world impact as the country prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, the 100th Anniversary of Route 66, and other defining cultural moments in 2026, per The CW.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
13 Jan. 2026
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New hotels, culinary destinations and shopping spots are reshaping the map of Florence, as the city prepares to host another edition of Pitti Uomo.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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With his gun pointed at McNealy, Heisler orders him to show his hands and not reach for anything.—
Monroe Trombly,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Jan. 2026
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The agent then orders Parias to turn off his vehicle.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
30 Dec. 2025
Verb
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First, lead detective John Lamberti discusses securing a confession from her.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … PUT ON NOTICE – Trump discusses expansion of drug cartel crackdown, issues grim warning to Iran.—
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FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Arranges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arranges. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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