1
as in deciding
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 organizing
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 negotiating
to bring about through discussion and compromise
I'll arrange your free movie pass with the cinema's manager
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4
as in planning
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 arranging
Resist the Temptation to Dig In The hardest part of building a charcuterie board is avoiding the temptation to start snacking as soon as you’re done arranging the board.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2026
As a newcomer to composing and arranging for strings, Simon benefitted greatly by working with a group readily available for consultation and collaboration.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Homer, who flew to Bali with Baillie’s mom for support, said the woman and her family need help covering ongoing care and an outstanding medical bill, as well as arranging medical transfer back to Australia.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
Senna recommends Transvip for arranging an airport transfer.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
Museum blockbusters When major shows land here, the calendar starts arranging itself.
—Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
An investigation determined two teens had met after arranging the sale of an item through a social media marketplace.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 1 Jan. 2026
Instead of arranging every detail independently, people are often presented with one plan that spans the entire trip.
—Nia Bowers, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
Join Chloe Mullen, a junior at Cathedral Catholic High School and member of the National Honor Society, for a special flower arranging workshop.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2026
As a newcomer to composing and arranging for strings, Simon benefitted greatly by working with a group readily available for consultation and collaboration.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Homer, who flew to Bali with Baillie’s mom for support, said the woman and her family need help covering ongoing care and an outstanding medical bill, as well as arranging medical transfer back to Australia.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
Senna recommends Transvip for arranging an airport transfer.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
Museum blockbusters When major shows land here, the calendar starts arranging itself.
—Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
An investigation determined two teens had met after arranging the sale of an item through a social media marketplace.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 1 Jan. 2026
Instead of arranging every detail independently, people are often presented with one plan that spans the entire trip.
—Nia Bowers, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
Join Chloe Mullen, a junior at Cathedral Catholic High School and member of the National Honor Society, for a special flower arranging workshop.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arranging
Verb
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The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered all McDonnell Douglas MD-11 aircraft grounded pending further inspection, following UPS and FedEx each deciding to ground the planes that make up part of their cargo fleet.—
NPR,
NPR,
9 Nov. 2025
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The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams will take part in a showdown this Sunday at Levi's Stadium that could possibly end up deciding who finishes first in the NFC West.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Want more cleaning and organizing tips?—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
12 Jan. 2026
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There is so much energy in Falk’s writing that the reader can feel tensions in the city as officials, some working secretly with the bosses, try to stop the cigar factory women from organizing, call them Communists and demean them for being Polish.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Schumer on Saturday persisted in arguing that Republicans should accept a one-year extension of the subsidies before negotiating the future of the tax credits.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Senate Democrat leader Chuck Schumer argues Republicans should accept a one-year extension of the subsidies before negotiating the future of the tax credits.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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While the first missions to space would not occur for several years, scientists began planning on how humans could reach orbit, fly to the Moon, and beyond.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Whether we’re headed to the gym, lounging at home, or planning your next trips, Lululemon is our go-to destination for a workout wardrobe that doubles as casual and travel wear.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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According to the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s 2026 Kitchen Trends Report, homeowners are increasingly choosing appliances that create a better environment for cooking and gathering.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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This path begins with choosing leaders who will put principle over politics and ideology, with a promise to focus on the middle class as the center of every policy.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Unlike an image-classifying neural network, a PINN doesn’t learn by studying external data.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
9 Jan. 2026
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Similarly, ride-share services like Uber and Lyft have faced multiple lawsuits for classifying drivers as independent contractors rather than employees, allowing the companies to avoid providing minimum wage, overtime pay and other benefits.—
Lauren Wilson,
NBC news,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The recognition places Atlas among the most notable technology debuts at the annual consumer electronics event, concluding on Friday, and signals growing confidence in humanoid robots moving from demos to real industrial work.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Jacob Bethell, their great batting hope amid the debris of this tour, stood tall at the SCG to compile a sublime unbeaten 142 and extend the hosts’ inconvenience into this concluding fifth Test’s last day.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Packers are preparing for a wild-card game Saturday night in Chicago.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Listen to Glaser discuss preparing to host the 2026 Golden Globes on Ripa's podcast episode above.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Arranging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arranging. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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