rearranging

Definition of rearrangingnext
present participle of rearrange

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rearranging
Verb
  • Libra Saturn and Neptune pair up in your seventh house of partnership, which launches you into a ground-shifting new chapter within your one-on-one bonds—whether platonic, intimate, or professional.
    Maressa Brown, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
  • As investors have witnessed capital shifting out of concentrated, high-valuation Mag 7 darlings, Dow constituents have enjoyed inflows as investors flock towards broader, higher-quality and inexpensive blue chips.
    Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Rescuers used earth-moving equipment to retrieve the bodies, according to Ednar Dayanghirang, regional director of the Office of Civil Defense.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Mesh ventilation at the front and back allows airflow to circulate, which comes in handy when moving between cold cabins and warmer terminals.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The study, and the training, include best practices for handling and disposing of hazardous waste, Gabriel said.
    Rachel Becker, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026
  • When decluttering a refrigerator, disposing of multiples is essential.
    Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Tesh himself has been positioning to capitalize, taking steps to secure and strategically manage the intellectual property behind his enduring sports anthem.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The correspondence shows D’Agostino positioning himself as a bridge between Epstein and Venezuela’s political and financial elite between 2012 and 2018, before Washington imposed sweeping sanctions on the country’s oil industry.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • In 2024, girl group ILLIT became the first K-pop rookie group to enter the Billboard 100 with their debut single, putting a bigger spotlight on the talent platformed in these shows.
    Rebecca Cairns, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Even with an already comfortable lead, Coronado’s attack kept putting shots on frame, logging two second-half goals.
    Clark Fahrenthold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The voter can review all the choices again before actually depositing it in the ballot box.
    Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
  • The men allegedly cased banks to prey on people who were withdrawing or depositing money at banks, according to the release.
    Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Seconds spent orienting when a ball is hit to the outfield can lead to a misread or poor jump.
    Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
  • Explain how to avoid twist by orienting the line spool correctly when filling a casting reel versus a spinning reel.
    The Editors, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The coating forms a rough texture that prevents liquids from sticking.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Velzeboer passed Sarault with three laps to go and held off challenges, sticking her right skate over the line and raising both arms aloft.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
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“Rearranging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rearranging. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

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