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How does the verb arrange contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of arrange are marshal, methodize, order, organize, and systematize. While all these words mean "to put persons or things into their proper places in relation to each other," arrange implies a setting in sequence, relationship, or adjustment.

arranged the files numerically

When can marshal be used instead of arrange?

Although the words marshal and arrange have much in common, marshal suggests gathering and arranging in preparation for a particular operation or effective use.

marshaling the facts for argument

When is it sensible to use methodize instead of arrange?

The words methodize and arrange can be used in similar contexts, but methodize suggests imposing an orderly procedure rather than a fixed scheme.

methodizes every aspect of daily living

When is order a more appropriate choice than arrange?

The words order and arrange are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, order suggests a straightening out so as to eliminate confusion.

ordered her business affairs

Where would organize be a reasonable alternative to arrange?

In some situations, the words organize and arrange are roughly equivalent. However, organize implies arranging so that the whole aggregate works as a unit with each element having a proper function.

organized the volunteers into teams

In what contexts can systematize take the place of arrange?

The synonyms systematize and arrange are sometimes interchangeable, but systematize implies arranging according to a predetermined scheme.

systematized billing procedures

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of arrange The parole agent arranges for services for parolees who have identified needs in such areas as employment, housing, medical care, counseling, education and social activities. Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025 Links and discs are oftentimes dotted in diamonds pavés, arranged as crescent moons on the latter. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 5 June 2025 The program then transitions into the Romantic and modern eras with Manuel de Falla’s La Vida Breve and Isaac Albéniz’s iconic Asturias, arranged for guitar orchestra. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025 Cushman & Wakefield, a commercial real estate firm, arranged the transaction. George Avalos, Mercury News, 3 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for arrange
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrange
Verb
  • The attorney general said that after the Supreme Court sided with Glossip earlier this year, his office reviewed the merits of the case against him and decided there is sufficient evidence to secure another conviction.
    Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 9 June 2025
  • Clalit, after a review, decided to dismiss the complaint against Qasem Hassan.
    Eyal Press, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
Verb
  • Gracie Oaks Versus 20-Pair Shoe Storage Cabinet Keep your shoes neatly organized with this storage cabinet, which conceals up to 20 pairs.
    Ali Faccenda, People.com, 7 June 2025
  • In 2020, government stimulus efforts overwhelmed financial systems, and fraud rings used that window to organize, fund and scale.
    Rodney Drake, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Verb
  • The deal was negotiated by VP of Sales and Acquisitions Alex Peters on behalf of Brainstorm and by Christian Sosa of Roosevelt Film Lab.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 6 June 2025
  • Here’s the thing, no employee should be left to negotiate basic dignity on their own.
    Aparna Rae, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Verb
  • The reservation platform OpenTable reports 52% of consumers planned to go it alone at restaurants in 2025.
    Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2025
  • The company apparently plans to use the design of the Vision Pro's visionOS software as a jumping-off point for the new designs, introducing more transparency and UI elements that appear to be floating on the surface of your screen.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 6 June 2025
Verb
  • There are so many reasons why a player may choose to play in a particular location, for a particular team, for a particular coach that have nothing to do with the tax situation in that market.
    Pierre LeBrun, New York Times, 5 June 2025
  • Keene Housing is among those that have chosen to drop their time limits.
    Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 4 June 2025
Verb
  • Geomagnetic storms are classified using a G-scale, which ranks their intensity from G1 (minor) to G5 (extreme).
    Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 12 June 2025
  • One half of respondents say price increases have caused financial hardships for them or their household, with 16% classifying it as serious hardship.
    Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2025
Verb
  • Bowling Green concludes the regular season November 25 at UMass, the team’s only trip outside the region, though like the other 11 games is in the Eastern Time Zone.
    Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
  • That opinion echoed what previous official inquiries had concluded.
    Sarah Bedford, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2025
Verb
  • On the other hand, some small-business owners may only have an annual relationship with their accountant or tax professional, or even opt to prepare their taxes themselves.
    Vlad Rusz, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • With the revenue-sharing era now officially underway, Title IX defense attorneys say colleges are preparing for a potential wave of gender-equity lawsuits from athletes, especially challenges over how that revenue is distributed.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 June 2025

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“Arrange.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrange. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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