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How does the verb arrange contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of arrange are marshal, methodize, order, organize, and systematize. While all these words mean "to put persons or things into their proper places in relation to each other," arrange implies a setting in sequence, relationship, or adjustment.

arranged the files numerically

When can marshal be used instead of arrange?

Although the words marshal and arrange have much in common, marshal suggests gathering and arranging in preparation for a particular operation or effective use.

marshaling the facts for argument

When is it sensible to use methodize instead of arrange?

The words methodize and arrange can be used in similar contexts, but methodize suggests imposing an orderly procedure rather than a fixed scheme.

methodizes every aspect of daily living

When is order a more appropriate choice than arrange?

The words order and arrange are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, order suggests a straightening out so as to eliminate confusion.

ordered her business affairs

Where would organize be a reasonable alternative to arrange?

In some situations, the words organize and arrange are roughly equivalent. However, organize implies arranging so that the whole aggregate works as a unit with each element having a proper function.

organized the volunteers into teams

In what contexts can systematize take the place of arrange?

The synonyms systematize and arrange are sometimes interchangeable, but systematize implies arranging according to a predetermined scheme.

systematized billing procedures

Examples of arrange in a Sentence

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Recent Examples on the Web Hoping to appeal to Lex’s humanity, Lois tracked down his daughter Elizabeth (played by Elizabeth Henstridge, who also directed the episode) and arranged for a long-overdue reunion. Andy Swift, TVLine, 28 Oct. 2024 The generator presents a unique opportunity to add and arrange verses that did not make the original track, though some of them appeared on the truncated radio edit which was dropped this week. Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 24 Oct. 2024 Kelly, in concert with the city of Orlando and Steve Hogan, the CEO of Florida Citrus Sports, the management firm that produces the Pop-Tarts Bowl, Cheez-It Citrus Bowl and other events that take place at Camping World Stadium, arranged to make the game happen. Tom Layberger, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024 Rob Moose also contributed to the record, playing viola and arranging strings throughout. Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for arrange 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrange
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  • These threats comes a day after Northwest High School decided to cancel Thursday's classes.
    Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 31 Oct. 2024
  • This is when the Grammys decide to move something to another category?
    Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
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  • And, increasingly, Republicans are organizing efforts to appeal to those voters.
    Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Gerry Cachia, in Seminole, Florida—parts of which experienced significant storm damage from Helene and Milton—organized the Rotary Club of Seminole Lake’s Haunted Graveyard event this year.
    Chantelle Lee, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
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  • Qatar is also home to a massive U.S. military air base, and has functioned as the primary mediator in efforts to negotiate a ceasefire in Gaza, and the return of Israeli hostages still held there.
    Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 26 Oct. 2024
  • The ultimate guide to negotiating a higher salary Your must-haves could be things like a salary range or a certain level of flexibility.
    Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2024
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  • Trump praised Milwaukee while campaigning at Discovery World earlier this month and plans to hold a rally at Fiserv Forum later this week.
    Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
  • Republicans plan to pick his successor as leader a week after the election.
    Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Oct. 2024
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  • Celebrities are among the millions of voters headed to the polls to choose between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump (or a handful of third party candidates) to become the 47th president of the United States.
    EW Staff, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
  • When respondents were asked to choose only between Harris and Trump, the vice president's lead grew slightly to 49%-47%, with 4% undecided.
    Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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  • Arizona's secretary of state office must release a list of tens of thousands of voters who were mistakenly classified as having access to the full ballot because of a coding glitch, a Maricopa County Superior Court judge ruled Thursday.
    DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024
  • That particular storm watch was the first NOAA released in 19 years for a geomagnetic storm classified as a G4 – a single level away from being the most severe solar storm possible.
    Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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  • Researchers also concluded that vitamin E may be a beneficial complementary treatment for MASLD.22 Liver Health & Supplement Claims Supplement brands sometimes include health and medical claims in their packaging or labels.
    Brittany Lubeck, MS, RDN, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
  • The 325-page report concluded with four main findings.
    Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 31 Oct. 2024
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  • But even as committed to that idea as Jason may have been, none of us were prepared to the degree to which people love this show.
    Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 1 Nov. 2024
  • However, if a buyer does discover unsavory past events via research, a listing agent should be prepared to discuss them if asked, says Beacher.
    Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024

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“Arrange.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrange. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.

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