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
Long before Manhattan's iconic street grid took shape, an English widow laid the groundwork for a settlement in Brooklyn, arranging a small village in what would become the United States into one of the first grid patterns.
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Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
But arranging spheres becomes significantly more complex in higher dimensions, which allow for more arrangements and symmetries.
—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
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
Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
But arranging spheres becomes significantly more complex in higher dimensions, which allow for more arrangements and symmetries.
—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
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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Storms organizing to our west late Wednesday evening move into North Texas overnight.—
Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Human beings have built homes in many different environments, settling the area and organizing it into units such as cities, states, regions, and countries, each with its own points of interest.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The unions have been negotiating with the district for more than a year over wages, staffing levels and working conditions.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Asian countries’ energy and commodities imports have been strangled, and several are negotiating with Tehran for safe passage — a situation that could quickly become permanent, an academic noted.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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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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Sleep divorce simply means couples choosing to sleep in separate beds or bedrooms.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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These funky new qLDPC codes come in many forms, and choosing which one to use typically involves a tradeoff.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Whether the law survives looming legal challenges—rooted in a 1933 state Supreme Court ruling classifying income as property—remains an open question.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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By classifying sports betting as a public health issue and imposing rigid federal standards, the proposal also significantly limits the autonomy of the states, which have been primarily responsible for the legalization and regulation of this sector since 2018.—
Cláudia Nunes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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On April 30, 1975, North Vietnamese forces occupied the South Vietnamese capital of Saigon, concluding a three-decade conflict that had claimed more than three million lives.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Department hydrologists told The Associated Press of the dismal, record-low snowpack after concluding their field assessments late Tuesday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 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 5 Apr. 2026.
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