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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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 Bilt’s model, Kerr said, a member books through Resy or OpenTable, the system automatically arranges a Lyft to the restaurant, payment processes through Toast at the table, and the loyalty points post — without anyone coordinating the chain.
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Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Next, Butac arranges a bunch of the beans on two trays and roasts them for a specific amount of time before separating the shells from the beans and then running the bean fragments, also known as nibs, through a mill.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 10 May 2026
The retreat also provides a complete, personalized meal plan and arranges transportation to and from the airport or train station, making the experience closer to an all-inclusive medical resort than a traditional spa visit.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
But elsewhere Margaret—who produced the record with longtime collaborator Doug Saltzman—arranges the same core sounds into more interesting, textured configurations, wielding millennial touchstones without the baggage.
—Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 29 Apr. 2026
In the weeks before the draft, a team of decision-makers gathers there and hears reports on each player, discusses them and arranges the players on the board by a grade.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
Ed arranges an Uber trip for car parts, and Jackie tries to enjoy this first unexpected bump in the road.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Raphael arranges more than forty bodies across at least five centers of action, using all kinds of columns, arches, stairs, and loggias to visually slice and dice the space for narrative ease.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Next, Butac arranges a bunch of the beans on two trays and roasts them for a specific amount of time before separating the shells from the beans and then running the bean fragments, also known as nibs, through a mill.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 10 May 2026
The retreat also provides a complete, personalized meal plan and arranges transportation to and from the airport or train station, making the experience closer to an all-inclusive medical resort than a traditional spa visit.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
But elsewhere Margaret—who produced the record with longtime collaborator Doug Saltzman—arranges the same core sounds into more interesting, textured configurations, wielding millennial touchstones without the baggage.
—Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 29 Apr. 2026
In the weeks before the draft, a team of decision-makers gathers there and hears reports on each player, discusses them and arranges the players on the board by a grade.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
Ed arranges an Uber trip for car parts, and Jackie tries to enjoy this first unexpected bump in the road.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Raphael arranges more than forty bodies across at least five centers of action, using all kinds of columns, arches, stairs, and loggias to visually slice and dice the space for narrative ease.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arranges
Verb
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Now, technology decides everything.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Deborah decides to pursue treatment after all, if only to buy enough time to work a little more.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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What Senate Bill 3496 would create isn’t a one-time savings event but a durable, compounding mechanism for relief, a pipeline that expands every year as Medicare negotiates more drugs and Illinois extends those savings to everyone, not just seniors.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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The cost of the resolution phase, when the company negotiates with the IRS on your behalf, can also be a flat fee or a percentage of your total tax debt (typically 10% to 15%).—
John Csiszar,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
Verb
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What a company shows — or chooses to leave out of its content — is a reflection of its values.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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In the middle of all of it, someone chooses to stand in the gap.—
Mariama Boney,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Verb
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The World Health Organization (WHO) formally classifies burnout as an occupational phenomenon caused by chronic, unmanaged workplace stress.—
Nakisha Dixon,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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To reach customers in an effective way, target marketing considers the differences among customers and classifies them according to their similar needs and preferences.—
Ezgi Eyüboğlu,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 May 2026
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The 2026 French Open, Roland-Garros, kicked off with first round matches on Saturday and concludes on June 7.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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That concludes today’s newsletter.—
Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
Verb
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As Kansas City prepares to host massive crowds for the FIFA World Cup and accompanying events, law enforcement officials say security plans have been shaped in part by lessons learned from the 2024 Chiefs Super Bowl rally shooting.—
Ben Wheeler
May 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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His ruling comes as another federal judge prepares to issue a decision in a similar set of lawsuits based in Boston, expected as early as June.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Beaulah orders Joaquin to clean up the mess, which involves dragging his brother to rehab and possibly intimidating Wes’s highly suspicious widow, Whitney (Olivia Rose Keegan), into leaving town.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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The system also surfaces items a customer usually orders but forgot to mention — reducing the leakage that happens when a store’s shelf label goes missing or a product gets moved.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
Verb
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This entry discusses theories of press–government relations, the functions of the state in relation to the press, and characterizations of the press’s role in relation to government.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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The group — which the neighbors call a pod and numbers about 10 — often discusses their older years at the weekly dinners that started in the wake of Hurricane Helene, which devastated the Asheville area in September 2024.—
Jessica Blough,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
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