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
Loo and his family were also in the process of arranging shelter while evacuation orders remain in effect.
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Eric Licas, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Duff-Smith was executed in 1993 for arranging the murder of his mother in 1975.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 20 May 2026
The district said Jones was known for arranging the fire district’s annual Christmas party.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 19 May 2026
Becher said arranging the arena’s schedule to accommodate the Sharks, the PWHL team, plus concerts at the 33-year-old arena will be a challenge.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
He had got lost on a bus route; Riley spoke to him gently, arranging for an Uber.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
There’s also a lifestyle concierge to help book all sorts of experiences or answer any questions, from arranging a tour of Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul to coordinating a private driver to Teotihuacán.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Events range from making flower crowns to seasonal vase arranging — no experience needed.
—Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
The city of Markham filed for a temporary restraining order Tuesday in response to Markham Park District Executive Director Quintina Brown arranging a helicopter landing on public property for her daughter’s prom photoshoot.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Eric Licas, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Duff-Smith was executed in 1993 for arranging the murder of his mother in 1975.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 20 May 2026
The district said Jones was known for arranging the fire district’s annual Christmas party.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 19 May 2026
Becher said arranging the arena’s schedule to accommodate the Sharks, the PWHL team, plus concerts at the 33-year-old arena will be a challenge.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
He had got lost on a bus route; Riley spoke to him gently, arranging for an Uber.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
There’s also a lifestyle concierge to help book all sorts of experiences or answer any questions, from arranging a tour of Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul to coordinating a private driver to Teotihuacán.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Events range from making flower crowns to seasonal vase arranging — no experience needed.
—Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
The city of Markham filed for a temporary restraining order Tuesday in response to Markham Park District Executive Director Quintina Brown arranging a helicopter landing on public property for her daughter’s prom photoshoot.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arranging
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Because teams are deciding whether to devote millions of dollars and precious roster spots to occasionally unreliable males in their early twenties, much of a scout’s work is akin to investigative reporting.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The former Huskies’ star went off for a game-high 32 points, 11 rebounds and six assists to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, 139-109, in the deciding Game 6 Friday night to clinch a spot in the Western Conference Finals against Oklahoma City.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
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On top of that, the permanent staff organizing the fest and the Marché du Film is now over 50 percent female, including in leadership positions.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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High turnout, civic engagement, and community organizing still matter.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Trump negotiating a settlement to his own lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service that would set up the compensation fund for those perceived to be wrongly prosecuted — proved too toxic for the Senate to bear.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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News reports would later surface that Keenan was negotiating with the Detroit Red Wings during the Rangers’ playoff run, but Olczyk and many of his teammates had already heard whispers.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Many four-year colleges have been planning for such a transition for years.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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Too bad then that the man holding a debt over his head (Jonathan Coyne) is actually planning on offing him in his last match.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Cyrus paired the look with minimal accessories, opting for a few bracelets and a ring, wearing her blonde hair straight, and choosing a dark smoky eye makeup look with natural lipstick.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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If the claims that AI is replacing human computer scientists are true, choosing such a major would seem quite foolhardy.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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The payload was flagged by 27 antivirus engines as malicious, classifying it as Trojan and infostealer.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
21 May 2026
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There's an emerging market for concierge and longevity clinics, where physicians are offering unregulated peptides by classifying them as supplements rather than as drugs to enhance specific functions rather than treat disease.—
Teresa Maalouf,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2026
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Federal judges allowed all five to resume construction, essentially concluding that the government didn’t show that the national security risk was so imminent that construction must halt.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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The trek kicks off in September in Detroit before concluding in Atlanta.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
11 May 2026
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Beyond the longstanding economic embargo and an oil blockade that has pushed the island’s energy crisis to its limits, the United States is preparing an indictment against former President Raúl Castro, according to sources.—
Gonzalo Zegarra,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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All rights reserved SpaceX is preparing for the next major test of its Starship launch system, with liftoff targeted for Tuesday evening from the company’s Starbase facility in South Texas.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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“Arranging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arranging. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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