REARRANGE Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

rearrange

verb

Definition of rearrange

as in to reorder

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Recent Examples of rearrange Producers chemically rearrange fatty acids on the glycerol molecule in a modification process called interesterification, which makes the oil solid and the fats more uniformly distributed. — Rosemary Trout, Scientific American, 27 June 2026 The living do that for them, and the living can arrive with flowers and still rearrange the dead. — Literary Hub, 26 June 2026 Hiding your sensitive bits Gold surfaces are also quite active in the sense that gold atoms will readily rearrange themselves on the surface. — Chris Lee, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026 Meta announced Monday, June 8, that users will now be allowed to rearrange posts on their profile grid for the first time. — Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for rearrange

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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

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Relying Too Much On Garbage Disposals Though the name may be deceiving, garbage disposals aren’t actually designed to dispose of all garbage.

— Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 28 June 2026
To dispose of medications, use a drug take-back program or follow specific FDA guidelines for drug disposal.

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026

Definition of dispose

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Supporters highlight the other types of revenue data centers bring in and credit the incentive with helping Texas become a leader in the industry, but opponents say the tax break is unnecessary and puts business over people.

— Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
Willow pinned Thekla and Skye Blue put Thekla’s foot on the rope.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of put

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The Manhunters, extraterrestrial, shape-shifting aliens, will be the villains in the series, and Laura Linney would be playing an important Guardian.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
The league shifted its approach to officiating this season with an emphasis on increasing foul calls and diluting the amount of unnecessary physicality in the game.

— Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

Definition of shift

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They’re located in Prospect’s Knoll section, which offers views of the lake peeking through the surrounding woods.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
North Richland Hills council members unanimously voted to amend zoning requirements for data centers that want to locate in the city.

— Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026

Definition of locate

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But what distinguishes this particular iteration is the city of Portland, Maine, itself, and where this Hyatt is situated.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
The living room is situated next to the entrance and contains a sofa and an electric fireplace, with space for a TV to be installed.

— Adam Williams July 27, New Atlas, 27 July 2026

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