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
Such pairings are one of Wilson’s strengths, his eye for portraiture matched by his skill for arranging images on the page.
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Casey Cep, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
Others kick things up by arranging private beach bonfires in the evening, catamaran outings by day, surf lessons with Engstrom Surf, and even customized tarot card readings.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
The Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) is also helping facilitate reunification with out-of-state parents or arranging placement into care.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Consider the architectural style of your home and the size of the porch when selecting containers and arranging plants.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
For younger fans, Demirovic will also be arranging for some ice-cream trucks to attend an upcoming training session.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 3 May 2026
The fact that four of the Red Sox’s five starting-caliber outfielders bat left-handed, including Yoshida, also makes arranging a platoon situation more challenging.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026
Clerk-Treasurer Corinne Peffers was also authorized to contact the Barnes & Thornburg law firm as counsel in arranging for a general obligation bond to finance the purchase.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Grab a wide and shallow bowl, place a floral frog inside, and start arranging the tulip stems in an organic way.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Casey Cep, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
Others kick things up by arranging private beach bonfires in the evening, catamaran outings by day, surf lessons with Engstrom Surf, and even customized tarot card readings.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
The Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) is also helping facilitate reunification with out-of-state parents or arranging placement into care.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Consider the architectural style of your home and the size of the porch when selecting containers and arranging plants.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
For younger fans, Demirovic will also be arranging for some ice-cream trucks to attend an upcoming training session.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 3 May 2026
The fact that four of the Red Sox’s five starting-caliber outfielders bat left-handed, including Yoshida, also makes arranging a platoon situation more challenging.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026
Clerk-Treasurer Corinne Peffers was also authorized to contact the Barnes & Thornburg law firm as counsel in arranging for a general obligation bond to finance the purchase.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Grab a wide and shallow bowl, place a floral frog inside, and start arranging the tulip stems in an organic way.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arranging
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Now, the longtime CEO wakes up to a blank outlook calendar; Hartz sold her company in a $500 million exit, and is deciding on her next chapter in the wake of parting ways with her brainchild.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Bowman noted the authority is guided by state law and case law in its decisions and deciding what is just and reasonable by a preponderance of evidence.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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Through time-lapse analysis, researchers identified copper as the essential architect of the self-organizing process.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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Activists Maria Grazia Demontis [left] and Alberto Sala, photographed inside the archaeological monument Giants’ Tomb of Pascarédda, have worked to stop the construction of wind farms by organizing protests and taking legal actions through their organization Gallura Coordination.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
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Marandi served as an adviser to Iran’s negotiating team during the 2015 nuclear talks and still has close ties to the Iranian government.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The sides having been negotiating since the summer of 2024, and the NFL had begun the hiring process for replacement officials last month.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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An hour before Hitchcock's execution, Texas is planning to put James Broadnax to death for the 2008 double murder of two Christian music producers in the Dallas suburb of Garland.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Countries across the Gulf have arrested scores of people during the war, on charges ranging from posting images of wartime damage, to planning terrorist attacks with Iran.—
Dominic Dudley,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Having Last Driver be such a vehicular-centric book led him to being open to changing up its reading style and choosing to put it out in a landscape format.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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People are building scent wardrobes, not just choosing a single signature.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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Rising costs already limit access to higher education for many, and recent federal policies incorrectly classifying nursing as a nonprofessional degree will only further restrict access to financing for nursing school applicants.—
Nicholas A. Giordano,
STAT,
8 May 2026
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The International Astronomical Union (IAU) is the organization responsible for classifying celestial bodies.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But, in the larger sense, history was on the verge of concluding.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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It is later brought back into the synagogue, concluding one of the event’s pillar traditions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Those pitching-only days weren’t a regular occurrence when Ohtani was with the Angels, but now Ohtani is also preparing for what’s expected to be a deep postseason run.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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Alegría credited the pair’s experienced producing partners with helping guide them through the most unfamiliar process of preparing for the final cut and getting ready for the marketing, press, distribution conversations with Amazon as well as FilmNation.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
4 May 2026
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“Arranging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arranging. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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