reshuffle

verb

re·​shuf·​fle (ˌ)rē-ˈshə-fəl How to pronounce reshuffle (audio)
reshuffled; reshuffling; reshuffles

transitive verb

1
: to shuffle again
reshuffle a deck of cards
2
: to reorganize usually by the redistribution of existing elements
the cabinet was reshuffled by the prime minister
reshuffle noun

Examples of reshuffle in a Sentence

The dealer reshuffled the cards.
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Last year, the Steelers reshuffled their deck by acquiring DK Metcalf and dealing Pickens, but the dynamic was similar. The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026 Sharp’s exit will likely reshuffle support in the race. A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026 There’s potential for the Cowboys to reshuffle their offensive line. Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026 In simple words, the spins were constantly reshuffling energy among themselves, triggering new emissions again and again. Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reshuffle

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of reshuffle was in 1830

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“Reshuffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reshuffle. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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reshuffle

verb
re·​shuf·​fle (ˈ)rē-ˈshəf-əl How to pronounce reshuffle (audio)
1
: to shuffle again
2
: to reorganize usually by switching around existing parts
the president reshuffled the cabinet
reshuffle noun

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