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
Ikebana flower arranging — Japan Ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging, has been practiced since the late 15th century and remains deeply embedded in Japanese culture today.
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Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 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
Complimentary activities change day to day and include options like flower-arranging classes, foraging workshops, and farm tours.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
At Boyne’s trial, the judges described arranging for police protection, hiring security consultants and installing sophisticated alarm systems.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2026
The stylist is no longer arranging clothes around fame and hoping the camera will do the rest.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
He's been arranging for phone calls with those of us at the White House that want to talk to people and hear people's concerns.
—CBS News, 24 May 2026
As for Tom, he’s blindsided by Carl and his former partner arranging the deal with the Department of Defense and even more deeply bruised by handing over precious VA personal data to men who spend their days dreaming up cynical ways to exploit it for profit.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 24 May 2026
Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 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
Complimentary activities change day to day and include options like flower-arranging classes, foraging workshops, and farm tours.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
At Boyne’s trial, the judges described arranging for police protection, hiring security consultants and installing sophisticated alarm systems.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2026
The stylist is no longer arranging clothes around fame and hoping the camera will do the rest.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
He's been arranging for phone calls with those of us at the White House that want to talk to people and hear people's concerns.
—CBS News, 24 May 2026
As for Tom, he’s blindsided by Carl and his former partner arranging the deal with the Department of Defense and even more deeply bruised by handing over precious VA personal data to men who spend their days dreaming up cynical ways to exploit it for profit.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arranging
Verb
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Now, after Oklahoma came back from a six-run deficit, the specter of 20 years with no super regionals will loom them for the deciding game on Monday afternoon.—
Michael Cunningham,
AJC.com,
1 June 2026
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So, many homeowners are deciding to stay put and renovate.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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In her 2008 work Mirror Play, San Francisco Poets Theatre Beloved’s Carla Harryman employs a field of speakers as an engine for organizing meaning between interior perception and exterior reality.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Por Parasu Komaradat, the coordinator who has been organizing the rescue operations, told ABC News Thursday that six divers from other countries, including Japan and France, will be arriving Friday to assist in their efforts.—
Aicha El Hammar Castano,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator between the US and Iran in recent months during the war in the Middle East, playing a leading role in negotiating a temporary ceasefire in April.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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College hockey already is negotiating a tumultuous era.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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In addition, the group is planning to bury a time capsule to be opened on America's 500th birthday in 2276.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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In May 2020, AMC struck a deal for an undisclosed amount of money, gaining control of both properties and planning an interconnected suite of shows under the Immortal Universe title.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
Verb
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When the fabric is right, your comfort is sure to follow — but choosing pieces that are also work-appropriate is trickier.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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The lack of clarity makes choosing a company potentially confusing for patients, and the medical profession is partly to blame, said Jamy Ard, an obesity doctor and researcher at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The team began sorting through possible origins for this high-energy neutrino particle by acting like cosmic forensic detectives, classifying the detection of the particle as a crime scene and hunting for potential clues that point toward a culprit.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
28 May 2026
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Researchers debuted an inventory for classifying apocalyptic belief, comprising anthropogenic causality, theogenic causality, imminence, personal control, and the question of whether the end is a good or bad thing.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Require employees to evaluate counter-arguments and alternative perspectives before concluding.—
Chris Rosenberg,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The parade began at the Davie Fire Administration building, moving east along Orange Drive before concluding at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds.—
Scott Luxor,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
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The family had been preparing to celebrate his centennial on June 10.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
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Auditability is not optional, especially for any company subject to SOX or preparing for an IPO.—
Mike Whitmire,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Arranging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arranging. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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