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
In Morocco, Alex Wix of Wix Squared frequently arranges Sahara journeys with a private astronomer to interpret the constellations.
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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 in the country, Harry and Meghan are also planning to visit several on-the-ground initiatives funded by their Archewell Foundation, including one that arranges for children injured in the Gaza war to be medically evacuated for treatment in Jordan.
—Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 25 Feb. 2026
Once the quartet finally arrives in Tijuana, a wizard-like smuggler arranges their death-defying crossing.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
In the commercial, Affleck plays Matt Damon's titular character who arranges Munchkins in a Fibonacci sequence and loses his girlfriend to Brady.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
The idea of an in-person meeting is suggested, and several years later, Porter arranges it.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
The program has a booking agency that arranges travel, when needed, and a program consultant meets the player in his city to accompany him.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
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 in the country, Harry and Meghan are also planning to visit several on-the-ground initiatives funded by their Archewell Foundation, including one that arranges for children injured in the Gaza war to be medically evacuated for treatment in Jordan.
—Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 25 Feb. 2026
Once the quartet finally arrives in Tijuana, a wizard-like smuggler arranges their death-defying crossing.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
In the commercial, Affleck plays Matt Damon's titular character who arranges Munchkins in a Fibonacci sequence and loses his girlfriend to Brady.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
The idea of an in-person meeting is suggested, and several years later, Porter arranges it.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
The program has a booking agency that arranges travel, when needed, and a program consultant meets the player in his city to accompany him.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arranges
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In the original script, Laura, despite becoming aware of the twisted role into which she’s been cast, decides to stay with Betty’s family.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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The Martinez Lake temperature won’t be deemed a new national March heat record unless the National Centers for Environment Information decides to investigate it.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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The chief of staff manages White House staff, organizes the president's time and schedule, directs and manages policy development, negotiates legislation, and keeps in contact with other departments and legislators.—
Doris Alvarez Cea,
Florida Times-Union,
16 Mar. 2026
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Their goal — to demand better wages and improved working conditions as American Airlines negotiates a new contract at the airport.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Where the federal government chooses to voluntarily dismiss a case (rather than settling), the Act creates a process by which state attorneys general can step into the shoes of the federal government and continue the case.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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In practice, this means a single unpaid judgment can generate multiple levies over time, each one hitting your account when the creditor chooses to act.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The World Health Organization now classifies burnout as an occupational phenomenon, and research shows that the average person’s attention span has dropped nearly 50% in the last two decades.—
Elan Gepner-Dales,
Rolling Stone,
13 Mar. 2026
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The State Department classifies how safe a place is to travel by assigning an advisory level, from Level 1 to Level 4.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Some questions may be adapted into full columns, and transcripts of the chats remain available after each session concludes.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Investors are eyeing what the Bank of Japan might do on interest rates as the central bank’s policy board concludes its two-day meeting Thursday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Grenell’s departure comes as the Kennedy Center prepares to close this summer for a two-year renovation.—
Steven Sloan,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Think of gait as the necessary base for strengthening exercises that prepares your muscles and joints to handle greater loads more effectively.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Jacob Elordi walks up to the bar with his arm around his mom and orders tequila on the rocks with a lime.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
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Princess Kate brewed her husband a cappuccino sans latte art, but Prince William usually orders a decaf drink.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In a conversation with Vanity Fair, Myers discusses how William and Catherine will approach their eventual roles as king and queen, and Catherine’s position as the quiet power behind the throne.—
Katie Nicholl,
Vanity Fair,
19 Mar. 2026
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D’Arco discusses why future college placement is so important in how schools think about admissions.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Arranges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arranges. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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