1
as in deciding
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 organizing
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 negotiating
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 planning
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 arranging
But arranging spheres becomes significantly more complex in higher dimensions, which allow for more arrangements and symmetries.
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Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
Unbeknownst to Audrey, her cousin had secretly coordinated with several of her closest friends, arranging surprise appearances on the plane and at their destination.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Friends, family and coworkers have stepped in to help, including arranging for Max to be cremated.
—Joan Murray, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
The Department of Homeland Security was arranging to send ICE agents to 14 airports across the country, CNN reported Monday morning.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Throughout the year, guests can partake in flower arranging workshops, cooking classes, tastings, and seminars at the Culinary Academy with Executive Chef Riccardo Bacciottini.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
Madrazo also has great discernment in subtly arranging pictorial props, such as clothing, cards or flowers, that stage his winsome female figures to good effect.
—Benjamin Lima
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Securing the approvals needed for a new baseball stadium and arranging financing for what could be a more than $1 billion project will take years.
—Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The 11 people charged this week are accused of either arranging robberies with the organizer or paying for themselves or relatives to be listed as victims.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
Unbeknownst to Audrey, her cousin had secretly coordinated with several of her closest friends, arranging surprise appearances on the plane and at their destination.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Friends, family and coworkers have stepped in to help, including arranging for Max to be cremated.
—Joan Murray, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
The Department of Homeland Security was arranging to send ICE agents to 14 airports across the country, CNN reported Monday morning.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Throughout the year, guests can partake in flower arranging workshops, cooking classes, tastings, and seminars at the Culinary Academy with Executive Chef Riccardo Bacciottini.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
Madrazo also has great discernment in subtly arranging pictorial props, such as clothing, cards or flowers, that stage his winsome female figures to good effect.
—Benjamin Lima
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Securing the approvals needed for a new baseball stadium and arranging financing for what could be a more than $1 billion project will take years.
—Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The 11 people charged this week are accused of either arranging robberies with the organizer or paying for themselves or relatives to be listed as victims.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arranging
Verb
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Global firms consider enforcement regimes when deciding where to locate research, production, and scaling operations.—
Laura Peter,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Even experienced players can misread a pitch by inches, which makes deciding whether to challenge even more difficult.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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He and Mason envision using the app in conjunction with a sports property, like organizing nationwide college tournaments for World Pong without the cost of dispatching operators to each location.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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That’s a song about a heavy topic — organizing an intervention for one of your best friends.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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They are being hit so hard, anybody would be negotiating.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Melreese referendum passed with about 60 percent support from Miami voters in November 2018, allowing the city and Inter Miami to begin negotiating a lease agreement.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After suffering a brutal knockout at UFC Seattle, Maycee Barber is already planning her comeback.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
31 Mar. 2026
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Browne’s family is planning an event honoring him in mid-May.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As your visibility grows, so does the importance of choosing your associations wisely.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Restaurant industry publications have been noting for the past few years that consumers are choosing healthier options at higher prices.—
Jenna Thompson
March 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Like Wright’s past games, this one would be about tinkering, about trial and error, about classifying and reclassifying and watching as one’s psyche-map changed.—
Eric Boodman,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2026
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That includes House Bill 1117, which would require Maryland Medicaid and other state programs to cover monitoring devices by classifying them as medical equipment for individuals at higher risk of elopement.—
Danielle J. Brown,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Chicago Board of Education will vote Monday on whether to hire interim CEO Macquline King permanently, concluding a monthslong national search for the school district’s next leader.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Developers and states sued, and federal judges allowed all five to resume construction, essentially concluding that the government didn't show that the national security risk was so imminent that construction must halt.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The process involved preparing documents showing proof of employment or family ties that signal an applicant isn’t likely to overstay their visa.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the face of this uncertainty, companies and other organizations are preparing for a world in which the conflict — and subsequent jolt to crude prices — becomes a long-term challenge, affecting everything from travel planning to mail delivery.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Arranging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arranging. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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