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
At 99, Mel Brooks does not speak like a man arranging his legacy.
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Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
Decorating Your Flight While these compound butter ideas are mouthwatering on their own, arranging the tray is all part of the fun of a butter flight.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
Transfer to a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet, arranging crispier side down.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Other much-appreciated touches include breakfast available 24 hours a day, complimentary Berluti shoe shine for all guests, and the possibility of arranging in-room Bulgari jewellery viewings and sales when visiting the in-house boutique feels like a chore.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Whether shepherding hundreds of bills, overseeing months of public hearings, arranging research or preserving records, Keane has been the one constant in a process in perpetual flux.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
Take a moment to explore the art of Japanese flower arranging through a global nonprofit called Ikebana International.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Traveling around the world, arranging meetings with whoever is the oldest at that particular moment in time, Green struggles to formulate the right questions to ask these people.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
Start with seasonal ideas, such as a floral-arranging class, pie-making challenge, pumpkin-carving party, or a paint-and-sip.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
Decorating Your Flight While these compound butter ideas are mouthwatering on their own, arranging the tray is all part of the fun of a butter flight.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
Transfer to a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet, arranging crispier side down.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Other much-appreciated touches include breakfast available 24 hours a day, complimentary Berluti shoe shine for all guests, and the possibility of arranging in-room Bulgari jewellery viewings and sales when visiting the in-house boutique feels like a chore.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Whether shepherding hundreds of bills, overseeing months of public hearings, arranging research or preserving records, Keane has been the one constant in a process in perpetual flux.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
Take a moment to explore the art of Japanese flower arranging through a global nonprofit called Ikebana International.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Traveling around the world, arranging meetings with whoever is the oldest at that particular moment in time, Green struggles to formulate the right questions to ask these people.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
Start with seasonal ideas, such as a floral-arranging class, pie-making challenge, pumpkin-carving party, or a paint-and-sip.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arranging
Verb
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As the 2026 midterms approach, affordability will again be the deciding issue among voters.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Prior to that game-deciding drive, Brock Purdy and the 49ers’ offense needed to respond to the Eagles’ field goal that made the score read 19-17 on the Jumbotron at Lincoln Financial Field in favor of the home team.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Gergely Karácsony, mayor of Budapest, Hungary, was charged with organizing an unlawful assembly despite a prohibition order for his role in organizing a gay pride event.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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The story recounted how, in 1936, Columbia University expelled a student named Robert Burke for organizing a rally outside of the university president’s mansion, in protest of the university’s close ties with Nazism.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Disregard global cooperation Warsh said that former Fed Chair Janet Yellen and Powell spent too much time negotiating with global regulators.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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The most difficult part will be negotiating concessions that both sides can swallow in such a short period.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Jan. 2026
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Volunteering For One High-Visibility Initiative When the year begins, many teams are planning major initiatives, strategic meetings or kickoffs for important projects.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Several New Jersey school districts are planning to welcome students back on Tuesday, but some places, like Jersey City, have been forced to cancel classes for a second day due to the clean-up after the snowstorm proving to be a daunting task.—
Andrew Ramos,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Now, the question of whether the US could again use force – or tactics like tariffs or sanctions – to strong-arm countries into choosing Washington’s interests over ties with China is a viable risk being evaluated in the region’s capitals.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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The dramatic cover continues to guide the drama of the party, from Queen Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel) choosing Benedict as her bachelor of the season to Eloise (Claudia Jessie) discovering her sister Hyacinth (Florence Hunt) had snuck in to the ball.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Young Women’s Leadership Academy has students in grades 6-12 and has an 85% minority population, with 65% of total students classifying as Hispanic and 20% as African-American.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Jan. 2026
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The State Department regularly updates advisories and warnings for destinations around the world, classifying them from its lowest Level 1 advisory to its highest Level 4.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, eclipses in March and August — concluding a series that began in 2024 between you and Pisces — bring a long personal storyline to completion.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Once the Olympics get underway, events will run through February 22, with the Closing Ceremony concluding the Milano Cortina Games and handing off the torch to France, host nation of the French Alps 2030 Winter Olympics.—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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With another icy day expected on Tuesday, many medical professionals are preparing to spend another night here at the hospital.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Later clarification confirmed that the submarine is still preparing for submerged operations.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Arranging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arranging. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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