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
Automate savings, where possible Automated changes, like increasing workplace 401(k) plan contributions, setting up direct deposits from paychecks into dedicated savings accounts, and arranging for monthly transfers into an IRA and/or 529 college savings accounts all add up quickly, McBride said.
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Cora Lewis and Adriana Morga, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
Though best known as a guitarist and vocalist, Wayne’s contributions extended to multiple instruments, arranging, and songwriting.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
In the show’s trailer, Markle engages in various Martha Stewart–esque activities, including whipping up a garden-to-table veggie tray, arranging flowers, baking a cake, and harvesting honey.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 3 Jan. 2025
The trailer for With Love, Meghan was released two weeks ahead of the show's premiere and features the Duchess performing a number of activities from tending to a beehive to arranging flowers at a shop and hosting a mix of friends and celebrity guests.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
By making huge loans with their own money, firms like Blue Owl have been encroaching on JPMorgan’s business of arranging loans of $1 billion or more to companies and private-equity firms.
—Rob Copeland, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
MacHale tried to assist by arranging a team-building trip, but the gesture ultimately backfired on him terribly.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The team is in the process of arranging global premieres in New York and Brussels.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
A lot of planning is involved, from organizing accommodation in advance and adapting to a new language to arranging important financial aspects like international health insurance.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Cora Lewis and Adriana Morga, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
Though best known as a guitarist and vocalist, Wayne’s contributions extended to multiple instruments, arranging, and songwriting.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
In the show’s trailer, Markle engages in various Martha Stewart–esque activities, including whipping up a garden-to-table veggie tray, arranging flowers, baking a cake, and harvesting honey.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 3 Jan. 2025
The trailer for With Love, Meghan was released two weeks ahead of the show's premiere and features the Duchess performing a number of activities from tending to a beehive to arranging flowers at a shop and hosting a mix of friends and celebrity guests.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
By making huge loans with their own money, firms like Blue Owl have been encroaching on JPMorgan’s business of arranging loans of $1 billion or more to companies and private-equity firms.
—Rob Copeland, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
MacHale tried to assist by arranging a team-building trip, but the gesture ultimately backfired on him terribly.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The team is in the process of arranging global premieres in New York and Brussels.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
A lot of planning is involved, from organizing accommodation in advance and adapting to a new language to arranging important financial aspects like international health insurance.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arranging
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This summer is likely to be a key point in deciding his future — the two-year mark is usually when clubs either renew a contract or move on a player to maximise possible earnings.—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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This could be as simple as burning a letter or keeping a small personal memento of the relationship and then deciding to release it.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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The vividly colored backdrop and stage dissolved to white; pattern, the organizing principle of the bodies and of the world that Abraham had so carefully constructed, was gone.—
Jennifer Homans,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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Lastly, businesses should aim to reduce their threat surface as much as possible by regularly cleaning and organizing data to minimize their sensitive data footprint and therefore reduce the risk of inadvertent exposure.—
Rich Vibert,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, financing customers from your own balance sheet can strain resources, while negotiating credit facilities often involves lengthy and intricate processes.—
Ashish Srimal,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Sources said the switch allowed parties involved in the transaction to renegotiate their part, with the various players negotiating concessions to stay in the transaction, causing a bit of a behind-the-scenes hubbub as the finish line approached.—
David Moin,
WWD,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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According to an Ohio Department of Transportation press release issued Monday, all through-traffic motorists who are not planning stops within the I-275 outer belt are encouraged to use I-275 eastbound and drive around the loop.—
Erin Couch,
The Enquirer,
24 Dec. 2024
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Beyoncé is set to perform at halftime of the Ravens-Texans game and NFL MVP contender Lamar Jackson is already planning on being on the field for that.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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But in their case, the primates use the forest as a pharmacy, seemingly picking and choosing leaves and woods with healing properties.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Dec. 2024
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Many retailers, brands and vendors are now choosing Copen as a supplier because of our exceptional work in preparing documentation tailored to the specific needs of each brand, covering multiple regions.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The National Labor Relations Board issued a complaint Wednesday against the popular Netflix dating show, classifying its stars as employees and accusing the program of several labor violations.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
13 Dec. 2024
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Those deaths aren't counted in our statistics, and that's primarily because of the difficulty in classifying those deaths in a disaster.—
Melody Schreiber,
NPR,
13 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Former police chief Joe Chacon, who served in the role from 2021 to 2023, nixed a plan to do so after concluding that the sidewalks were too narrow and could not safely contain the swarms of people that flock to the area on weekends.—
Bianca Moreno-Paz,
Austin American-Statesman,
2 Jan. 2025
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Resistant to sacrifice, the country was concluding that intelligence, integrity and mastery of the issues were not enough for presidential success.—
Jonathan Alter,
TIME,
29 Dec. 2024
Verb
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With catering, families can avoid the expense of purchasing and preparing large quantities of food, which can often go to waste.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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As workers began preparing the site for a speedy demolition, people began gathering across the street of what was left of the church.—
Noe Padilla,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Arranging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arranging. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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