reordering

verb

present participle of reorder
as in rearranging

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reordering
  1. shifting
  2. positioning
  3. disposing
  4. moving
  5. putting
  6. placing
Verb
  • Splitter has not stated any intention of shifting the starting rotation in the future.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Agree on practical adjustments, such as shifting deadlines or workload, and check in without requiring personal updates.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of shifting
Verb
  • The company is positioning the feature as a way to make financial information easier to understand, rather than as a financial management or investment service.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Speaking to the Tribune before the taping, BET Networks president and West Side native Louis Carr said that the Soul Train Awards were coming to Chicago in a time when the city is positioning itself to be a major international player.
    — Mark P. Braboy, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of positioning
Verb
  • To avoid bear encounters, Fish and Wildlife recommends removing unsecured food from cars and tents, using bear-resistant food canisters or bear lockers, and regularly disposing trash.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of disposing
Verb
  • Then birdwatchers realized the eagles had indeed built another nest, just in a different spot, moving across the river to Glen Hazel.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Every person seemed to be moving more slowly, taking in each detail around them.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of moving
Verb
  • During this cycle, only 30 did, putting the subject 52nd among campaign topics.
    — Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Brancato said parents should consider putting medications in a lock box or at least in a place children can’t get to them.
    — Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of putting
Verb
  • One health worker in Mekele recalled Ethiopian forces occupying a hospital and placing the uniforms of Tigrayan rebels on the floor and forcing staff to step on them.
    — Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The pumpkin smash lanes were separated by barricades and Morton Grove personnel swept and scooped up the pumpkin and gourd parts, dropping recyclables into a wheelbarrow and then placing them into the scoop of a tractor.
    — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of placing
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“Reordering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reordering. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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