REARRANGE Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

rearrange

verb

Definition of rearrange

as in to reorder

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Recent Examples of rearrange Batch processing handles multiple files or complete folders, while the page manager can merge, split, rotate, rearrange, insert, extract, and delete pages. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026 Future owners could rearrange the labyrinthine layout to make rooms for additional bedrooms, says listing agent James Harris of Carolwood Estates. — Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 This is the rare oceanside North Shore town that refuses to rearrange itself for visitors, which is honestly part of its charm. — Jenn Sinrich, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026 However, George has one less year remaining on his contract, and the extra picks could help Boston rearrange the roster eventually. — Jay King, New York Times, 12 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rearrange

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Verb

With just four laps remaining, there was every prospect of the race finishing under caution as there wouldn’t be time to reorder the cars and then conduct a restart.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026
Who has time to reorder so frequently?

— Lauren Silbert, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026

Definition of reorder

Verb

The Minot operation took that work a step further by moving an entire system for refurbishment.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
Over the course of Exile, TV Rain’s studios as well as its various employees will be forced to move countries multiple times, everybody’s life and career atomized across the globe.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of move

Verb

According to the complaint, Gutierrez Marfil admitted to Cal Fire law enforcement of disposing hot ashes into a burn pile, which then caused fire.

— Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
This includes indirect feeding, which can happen when feeding other wildlife or when improperly disposing fish scraps.

— David Goodhue August 27, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of dispose

Verb

As rehearsals move forward, Eisenberg repeats key scenes in the play and shoots them differently each time, his camera coming to represent Mona’s shifting perspective.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2026
Sabra Gossett, a curator for the Cape Canaveral Space Force Museum, said the choice to shift to Florida for missile launches came after issues with one launch out of New Mexico.

— Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of shift

Verb

Metcalf believes there is another civilization, a secret one, located underneath the ice of Antarctica.

— Chris Branch, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Police told the station that the gunfire may be connected to an argument that occurred at Lavou Lounge, a bar located near the Sam's Club.

— Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of locate

Verb

Washington positions it as a cooperative organization, rather than a way to enforce its own policies.

— Brian Wong, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026
Turning Point Action is positioning itself to shape that contest, a reminder that preparations for the next White House campaign are already in motion even though no candidates have announced and the midterm elections aren't over yet.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of position

Verb

The primary bedroom is generously sized and situated above the co-op’s courtyard.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 7 Sep. 2026
Enter Evermore Resort in Orlando, Florida, a 1,100-acre resort situated around a crystal-clear, manmade lagoon with 20 acres of white-sand beaches.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2026

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