REORDERING Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

reordering

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present participle of reorder

as in rearranging

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Seoul's policy is shifting from demanding denuclearization to seeking arms control, and calls in Washington for a similar approach have gained traction.

— Anthony Kuhn, NPR, 21 Aug. 2026
As the canal prepares to endure the shifting weather patterns, two of the ports adjacent to the waterway have remained central to a growing rift between Panama and terminal operator CK Hutchison.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026

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The company is increasingly positioning itself as a data analytics and AI partner that can help customers automate workflows and make better use of their data.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
More CEOs are now positioning AI as a driver of growth rather than solely cutting costs.

— John M. Bremen, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

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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

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Earlier, Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue in Washoe County, Nevada, said the fire was moving Northeast as of Saturday evening, according to a social media post.

— Jenna Harrison, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
People are already moving materials around in all of those places, and a lot of that work is repetitive, physically punishing, or puts people near real hazards.

— John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

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Survelliance video from the apartment showed the suspect and several others appearing to clear out glass and debris from the bed of the pickup truck, and placing tape over apparent bullet holes in the truck's tailgate, charges allege.

— Riley Moser, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
The video, released by Ukraine’s prosecutor general, clearly shows a person in a black bucket hat, a lose dark jumper and a large white tote bag, walking up the street and placing a black backpack on the doorstep of Yermolaiev’s home.

— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

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