1
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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2
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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3
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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4
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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as in planned
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Recent Examples of arranged
Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Instead, a pre-arranged bouquet adds elegance and color with minimal effort.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
Now work your way around, placing the mussels in concentric rings or a spiral until they’re all arranged.
—Peter Barrett, Outside, 30 Aug. 2025
The Zeppelin songs have all been radically re-arranged.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2025
These placements are pre-arranged with all necessary logistics—accommodation, orientation, and local support, ensuring volunteers can focus on meaningful contribution rather than navigating administration.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
To emit this light, Boesel and Quandt used a weaving process that bent the fibers at just the right angle around perpendicularly arranged polyester threads, producing a satin weave called a 6/6 bond.
—IEEE Spectrum, 8 Nov. 2017
Ryan Browne, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
The three-petal footprint arranged in a Y-shape isn’t just for aesthetic purposes.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
The song was written by Petty and right-hand man Mike Campbell for use on a Heartbreakers record, but producer Jimmy Iovine arranged for Nicks to sing it, which turned out to be a brilliant move.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Regardless, the team could have arranged for Leonard to earn more by arranging for a sponsor to sign him.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The meeting was arranged at the last minute, in part because Harry was supposedly nervous about leaks, Griffiths also said.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Walking safaris can also be arranged through the park’s community scouts.
—Mazuba Kapambwe, AFAR Media, 10 Sep. 2025
Plum Blossom Lacquered Tables And Chairs The iconic black- and vermilion-colored lacquered tables were designed to resemble the center of a plum blossom, surrounded by five chairs arranged to resemble the petals, when seen from above.
—Isabelle Kliger, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The split will reverse a massive but largely unsuccessful 2015 merger arranged by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway and the investment firm 3G Capital, Heinz and Kraft’s owners at the time.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
Speaking after a pre-arranged meeting in London, defense ministers from the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy denounced the incident, calling it unacceptable provocation.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Instead, a pre-arranged bouquet adds elegance and color with minimal effort.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
Now work your way around, placing the mussels in concentric rings or a spiral until they’re all arranged.
—Peter Barrett, Outside, 30 Aug. 2025
The Zeppelin songs have all been radically re-arranged.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2025
These placements are pre-arranged with all necessary logistics—accommodation, orientation, and local support, ensuring volunteers can focus on meaningful contribution rather than navigating administration.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
To emit this light, Boesel and Quandt used a weaving process that bent the fibers at just the right angle around perpendicularly arranged polyester threads, producing a satin weave called a 6/6 bond.
—IEEE Spectrum, 8 Nov. 2017
Adjective
The Microsoft Teams app on a laptop arranged in New York, US, on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
The three-petal footprint arranged in a Y-shape isn’t just for aesthetic purposes.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
The song was written by Petty and right-hand man Mike Campbell for use on a Heartbreakers record, but producer Jimmy Iovine arranged for Nicks to sing it, which turned out to be a brilliant move.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Regardless, the team could have arranged for Leonard to earn more by arranging for a sponsor to sign him.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The meeting was arranged at the last minute, in part because Harry was supposedly nervous about leaks, Griffiths also said.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Walking safaris can also be arranged through the park’s community scouts.
—Mazuba Kapambwe, AFAR Media, 10 Sep. 2025
Plum Blossom Lacquered Tables And Chairs The iconic black- and vermilion-colored lacquered tables were designed to resemble the center of a plum blossom, surrounded by five chairs arranged to resemble the petals, when seen from above.
—Isabelle Kliger, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The split will reverse a massive but largely unsuccessful 2015 merger arranged by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway and the investment firm 3G Capital, Heinz and Kraft’s owners at the time.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arranged
Verb
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The two reportedly worked on the tune during her lifetime for her final album, but the cut didn’t make the tracklist, so Gad decided to release it many years later.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Its pilots received authorization to shoot it down but decided not to open fire after assessing the collateral risks.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Fyre Festival, held in 2017 and organized by Billy McFarland alongside rapper Ja Rule, was billed as a luxury music festival held in the Bahamas.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The fund-raising effort organized by the Wrexham Police football team for Lexi has brought some good news to the young girl’s mother, Rebecca Collins, and family.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Also in the package, which was negotiated behind closed doors during the final days of the 9-month legislative session, were deals to replenish the state wildfire fund and create a regional electric grid for western states to trade excess energy.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Bay Area state senators Scott Wiener and Jesse Arreguin had negotiated a $750 million loan for transit into this year’s budget, meant to avoid service cuts until voters authorize a potential regional sales tax measure in November 2026 that could provide longterm replacement for farebox revenue.—
Kate Talerico,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Was this planned over cocktails?—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Mexico's government has also proposed to raise tariffs on vehicles coming from Asia, particularly China, to 50% from the current 20% as part of a broad overhaul of import levies that the government planned to protect its local industries.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Geomagnetic storms are classified using a G-scale, which ranks their intensity from G1 (minor) to G5 (extreme).—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Despite being the first voice in nearly every emergency, dispatchers are often classified as clerical staff instead of first responders.—
Jason Truppi,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The video concluded with Sharon smiling for the camera while an owl was perched on her raptor glove.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Osbroune concluded her message with a heartfelt note of gratitude.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Look for antimicrobial liners that are designed to prevent mold and mildew growth.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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But instruments onboard the spacecraft weren't designed to distinguish between molecules forged in the moon's presumably deep ocean and those cooked up in the icy shell.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Nothing will ever replace the simple pleasure of organizing randomized stacks of cards into ordered piles, whether by number, suit, or alternating back and forth.—
Ariana Torrey,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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The ordered swirl of houses and streets, from this high angle, sprang at her now with the same unexpected, astonishing clarity as the circuit card had.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Arranged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arranged. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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