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as in decided
to come to an agreement or decision concerning the details of
arrange a time for the meeting arrange money matters for your trip
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as in organized
to put into a particular arrangement
arrange the flowers so that the taller ones are at the center of the bouquet
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as in negotiated
to bring about through discussion and compromise
I'll arrange your free movie pass with the cinema's manager
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as in designed
to work out the details of (something) in advance
we need to arrange our European vacation so that we can get the best deals
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Recent Examples of arranged
Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
January 20 – February 18 A practical adjustment could make everything feel more intelligently arranged today.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
The defendants then allegedly drove the truck to a pre-arranged drop-off area, loaded the merchandise into getaway vehicles and then drove away.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Drums and synthesizers are interspersed with delicately arranged strings, but there’s something transcendent about the contours and echoes of Raye’s voice.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2026
Every detail inside the restaurant follows a botanical motif, from the floral plates to the delicately arranged desserts that accompany their stunning tea service.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The officer was ultimately taken into custody during an arranged after-school meetup with the boy in Harford County last week.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Still, Chao is besotted with him, and navigating their odd arranged union leads Stephen slowly to learn how to care for someone so different from him.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2026
In 1996, the company filed for a pre-arranged bankruptcy to offload some of its debt, after an earlier attempt to sell all of its 100-plus stores in 1994.
—Janae Williams, Oklahoman, 26 Mar. 2026
Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026
This meal was arranged like weather.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
An arts advocacy group also arranged a livestream of the effort.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2026
With the kind of money people are paying to stay here, nearly anything can be arranged by the concierge.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
Upstairs, the primary suite is arranged like a private wing, with a fireplace, views, two walk-in dressing rooms and two separate primary bathrooms connected by their own hallway, according to the listing.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Konover and Eastpoint arranged construction financing through M&T Bank.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026
According to the Zhao and the team, the findings reveal not only how quarks are arranged within the particle, but also offer new clues on how visible matter forms from fundamental particles.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
To ensure the game reaches as many New Yorkers as possible, Mayor Mamdani arranged for 130 LinkNYC kiosks across the five boroughs to stream Game 5.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
Adjective
How The Bulford Structure Worked At the center of the discovery are the remains of a simple but precisely arranged structure.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
January 20 – February 18 A practical adjustment could make everything feel more intelligently arranged today.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
The defendants then allegedly drove the truck to a pre-arranged drop-off area, loaded the merchandise into getaway vehicles and then drove away.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Drums and synthesizers are interspersed with delicately arranged strings, but there’s something transcendent about the contours and echoes of Raye’s voice.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2026
Every detail inside the restaurant follows a botanical motif, from the floral plates to the delicately arranged desserts that accompany their stunning tea service.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The officer was ultimately taken into custody during an arranged after-school meetup with the boy in Harford County last week.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Still, Chao is besotted with him, and navigating their odd arranged union leads Stephen slowly to learn how to care for someone so different from him.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2026
In 1996, the company filed for a pre-arranged bankruptcy to offload some of its debt, after an earlier attempt to sell all of its 100-plus stores in 1994.
—Janae Williams, Oklahoman, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
There was Asher Durand, master of the winsome glade; John Frederick Kensett, poet of still waters; and, above all, Thomas Cole, the philosopher-king of landscape, with whom an 18-year-old Church arranged to study privately.
—Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026
This meal was arranged like weather.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
An arts advocacy group also arranged a livestream of the effort.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2026
With the kind of money people are paying to stay here, nearly anything can be arranged by the concierge.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
Upstairs, the primary suite is arranged like a private wing, with a fireplace, views, two walk-in dressing rooms and two separate primary bathrooms connected by their own hallway, according to the listing.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Konover and Eastpoint arranged construction financing through M&T Bank.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026
According to the Zhao and the team, the findings reveal not only how quarks are arranged within the particle, but also offer new clues on how visible matter forms from fundamental particles.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
To ensure the game reaches as many New Yorkers as possible, Mayor Mamdani arranged for 130 LinkNYC kiosks across the five boroughs to stream Game 5.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arranged
Adjective
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Ajmera later clarified the question was hypothetical and did not signal any planned leadership changes.—
Zaire Breedlove,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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In six events in Phoenix, the self-driving cars did not recognize and drove past ramp closure signs into pre-planned work zones on the freeway.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Verb
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But with a growing awareness of the mental health risks posed by children spending too much time online, Starmer has decided to go further after speaking to parents and considering evidence from Australia, which brought in a ban for under-16s last year.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Then, in early 2026, after ticket sales dropped sharply, the board decided to close the center for about two years for major renovations.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Nichols organized a day where 26 volunteers came together to replace American tattered and torn flags with brand new ones, including David and Sue Hornbrook's torn flag.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The demonstration, which had been previously organized by a hodgepodge of activist groups after weeks of negotiations with local authorities, was otherwise peaceful — with environmentalists, women’s rights advocates, supporters of Palestinians and foes of imperialism, fascism and capitalism.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Again, this could be negotiated.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Other issues to be negotiated in a final deal, according to the framework, are how to monitor implementation and future compliance.—
Deepa Shivaram,
NPR,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Lauzon also serves as a community engagement manager and designed the project to give emerging and underrepresented artists a place to sell their work without financial barriers.—
Ray Campos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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With a range of 50 to 300 kilometers, the drones, all made in Ukraine, are designed to throttle the Russian army’s logistics – adding a new dimension of strikes to Ukraine’s strategy as the war grinds through its fifth year.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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Using managed care Medicare Advantage would improve health and lower costs and add some extra benefits to be a better value when compared to original Medicare.—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Customs officials said the World Health Organization classified khat as a drug of abuse in 1980.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Each meteor was classified based on 13 properties, including its speed, brightness and its height.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Verb
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The West-Batula news fractured the cast due to secrecy and betrayals, and the fallout from the off-camera events has played out over an explosive three-part reunion that concluded last week.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
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After the six previous matches concluded rather quickly with bloodless knockouts (a UFC record), the fight between American Gaethje and the German-born, Georgia and Spain-representing Topuria lasted much longer.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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“Arranged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arranged. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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