REARRANGING Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

rearranging

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present participle of rearrange

as in reordering

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The debate over the development has played out amid a serious downturn in the region’s entertainment industry, with studios shifting film and television production to Georgia, New Mexico and other out-of-state locations.

— Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Meanwhile, the task of mediation was taken up by Qatar and Pakistan, with Pakistan becoming an unlikely host due to a combination of geographic necessity, deft diplomacy, and shifting regional alliances, analysts say.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Definition of shifting

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Still, as the game wore on to the waning moments, both teams were visibly sapped of energy and moving at a slower pace, including Haaland, who faded late in the game, was subbed out at the 105-minute mark and replaced by Jorgen Strand Larsen.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026
If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 July 2026

Definition of moving

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When disposing of bleach and other cleaning products, never pour them down the sink.

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026
In the city of Miami, improperly disposing trash — like taking the trash from one of your homes and throwing it away in another of your property’s bins — can result in a $525 fine.

— Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026

Definition of disposing

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That footprint suggests the company is positioning itself not as a niche design house, but as a serious domestic AI computing player.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
As Metabulin advances toward commercialization, the company is positioning its work at the intersection of scientific discovery and practical application.

— Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 6 July 2026

Definition of positioning

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Belgium was on the front foot from the start, taking six shots and putting two on target in the first eight minutes before going ahead on De Ketelaere’s first goal in the ninth minute.

— Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
A week later, the TPUSA board unanimously voted to install Erika as their new chief executive, putting her at the forefront of his advocacy efforts.

— Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

Definition of putting

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The bottom line Temporarily parting with $80,000 by depositing into a CD account won't be appropriate for every saver.

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 29 June 2026
On the Fourth of July, the federal government will start depositing $1,000 in the stock market for every eligible American newborn.

— Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

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