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
Their concierge team also is available to assist with arranging private airport transfers.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
Shavers suggests arranging an annual check.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 9 June 2026
Groff was responsible for arranging Epstein's meetings with prominent people and scheduling massages for him from women, MS NOW noted.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Services include handling home sales, arranging rentals and transporting art, wine, jewelry collections and pets.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
What to expect at the new Lowes Foods Features at the Kannapolis store, Lowes Foods said, include the Community Table to gather for food pairings, tea parties and floral arranging classes, plus parties and events.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Ikebana flower arranging — Japan.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Janney injects ice into the veins of New Mexico widow Diane Patterson, who is arranging the funeral for her husband.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
The stylist is arranging meaning around visibility, and doing so in full public view, and the best have not become more superficial.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
Shavers suggests arranging an annual check.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 9 June 2026
Groff was responsible for arranging Epstein's meetings with prominent people and scheduling massages for him from women, MS NOW noted.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Services include handling home sales, arranging rentals and transporting art, wine, jewelry collections and pets.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
What to expect at the new Lowes Foods Features at the Kannapolis store, Lowes Foods said, include the Community Table to gather for food pairings, tea parties and floral arranging classes, plus parties and events.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Ikebana flower arranging — Japan.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Janney injects ice into the veins of New Mexico widow Diane Patterson, who is arranging the funeral for her husband.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
The stylist is arranging meaning around visibility, and doing so in full public view, and the best have not become more superficial.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arranging
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From Times Square’s screens to sidewalk signs, the entire city has been decked out in anticipation of hosting eight of the 104 matches, including the champion-deciding final on Sunday, July 19.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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Amanda and a group of friends went to a housewarming party before deciding on a whim to go to Pulse, an LGBTQ+-friendly nightclub that was hosting a Latin Night.—
Janelle Griffith,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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In the immediate aftermath of the stabbing, Lang was responsible for organizing a protest in support of Metcalf.—
Shawna Mizelle,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Workers describe unpaid wages and threats The AP spoke to four workers from Kenya and one from India at a trade union center where officials were organizing assistance, including legal help and housing.—
Colleen Barry,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Reeling from the loss of UCLA and USC, the conference spent months negotiating a new TV deal that would include a commitment from its remaining members to stick together.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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Its findings suggest the ELN is no longer simply a Colombian rebel movement interested in negotiating an end to their ongoing armed struggle, but a transnational actor with powerful incentives to preserve the status quo.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
8 Dec. 2025
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Federal authorities allege Proper was part of a group planning an attack on UFC Freedom 250, a June 14 event held on the White House South Lawn.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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For voters planning to cast a ballot on Election Day, monitoring local weather conditions and allowing extra time for travel may help avoid delays if showers develop.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Across the world, more travelers are choosing destinations based on nightlife options, and cities are responding with more after-dark activities.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Dec. 2025
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Unrestricted funding is rare from major donors and foundations, with many choosing to support very specific projects over specific timeframes.—
Thalia Beaty,
Fortune,
11 Dec. 2025
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After all, despite the Packers classifying the left tackle competition as open this offseason, general manager Brian Gutekunst implied another player would have to do something significant this summer to unseat Walker in the starting lineup.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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At Thursday’s hearing, neither SpaceX nor US Space Force representatives showed up, likely because the military sidestepped the commission by classifying the Falcon 9 launches as a federal activity.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
14 Aug. 2025
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The authors disagreed with that earlier assessment, concluding that the bone marks were more consistent with whittling using a sharp implement.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
11 June 2026
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The House narrowly voted yesterday to allocate roughly $70 billion to the Department of Homeland Security for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol, concluding a 115-day standoff over immigration policy.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
10 June 2026
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Islamabad was preparing for an electronic signing, to be followed by technical-level talks in the coming week.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias also is widely considered to be preparing a run for mayor.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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“Arranging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arranging. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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