ARRANGING Synonyms: 152 Similar and Opposite Words

arranging

verb

present participle of arrange

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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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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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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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 Trump has privately discussed arranging an in-person meeting with Kim during his next trip to Asia, likely in November, the Journal said, when he is expected to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen, China. — Anniek Bao,lisa Kim, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026 The musician in charge curates the guest experience, creating the soundtrack, collaborating on food and beverage menus, and arranging one-of-a-kind onsite performances that make a weekend feel like a complete all-access adventure. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 19 Aug. 2026 In fact, Monet wanted gardens full of diverse plants, often arranging them in successive waves of flowers that bloomed for only a few weeks, creating an artwork in itself. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Repeat with remaining biscuits, arranging stacks in pan to create a ring. — Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2026 Flossmoor resident Margaret Epperson is arranging the collection for 23-year-old Terry Stonitsch, who grew up in the south suburbs, and his fellow sailors. — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 Consider an older adult recovering from a hospital stay who spends the afternoon arranging transportation to follow-up appointments instead of resting. — Aimée K. Dailey, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 As families prepare for the first day of classes, parents and guardians are gathering school supplies, arranging carpools and figuring out how their children will get to and from school. — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026 The morning of the wedding could be spent escaping the madness for a moment of peace among the trees, or arranging a pre-wedding morning coffee overlooking the estate. — Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026

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Verb

The decorations actually carry years of family memories, which makes deciding what stays especially personal.

— Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
For the industry, replacing the cryptography may be easier than deciding how to implement the migration.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of deciding

Verb

Those convicted on Friday were key leaders of the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, the group responsible for organizing the annual remembrance until 2019.

— Chris Lau, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Keeping your shoes on the floor isn’t wrong, but there are wrong ways to do it, like organizing them only by color, for one.

— Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of organizing

Verb

Under it, the USAF can issue individual work orders as engines need attention, without negotiating a completely new contract each time.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
The author advises negotiating exit terms fiercely, choosing fewer, aligned investors, and building sellable systems from day one, whether or not outside capital is involved.

— Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of negotiating

Verb

Unai Emery has been planning for the exit of No 1 Emi Martinez for the last two summers, and much detailed work has duly gone into sourcing his replacement.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
The governor is now planning to veto the remaining provisions in the bill, according to sources familiar with the discussions.

— Julie Watts, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of planning

Verb

Iran rejected how ships were choosing to transit through the Strait of Hormuz and began targeting vessels, and the US responded by launching intensive strikes against Iranian targets.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
How spontaneous is the crew in choosing to, say, send you off on a commuter train in Mumbai?

— Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of choosing

Verb

In 2024, the company wrapped a probe after auditor EY abruptly resigned mid-audit, concluding there was no evidence of fraud or misconduct.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
In all, the study reviewed 485 grievance complaints, concluding that the absence of accountability and transparency keeps conditions of detention, the grievances filed, and their outcome hidden from public scrutiny.

— Vanessa Romo, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of concluding

Verb

Making this show is a combination of preparing for something—and then preparing for things to go another way completely.

— Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2026
One potential recruit was preparing to graduate and was interested in becoming a diesel mechanic in the military.

— Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026