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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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
Ballmer steadfastly denies arranging the deal between Aspiration and Leonard, who by all accounts performed no duties for Aspiration.
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Just three weeks ago, Vancouver Police reported five incidents involving a man allegedly robbing people after arranging to meet with him, to sell the suspect Pokémon cards.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Congressional caseworkers — the staffers who deal directly with constituents — told CNBC in March that the process of arranging safe transit out of the Middle East had been chaotic and scary in some cases.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
The track has been newly mixed and mastered and features Prince producing, arranging, composing and performing all instrumentation.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
This one’s great for kids who love assembling and arranging.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
While his family visits often, Knightsbridge helps manage things in their absence, coordinating Christmas gifts for his tennis friends, stocking the house with groceries, and arranging leisure activities through Europe.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2026
Multilevel Impatiens To re-create this container, consider height when arranging your plants—focusing on layering plants by size to structure a distinct architecture.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
The specifics of arranging furniture can vary wildly depending on the specific space, the climate, and the space’s purpose.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Just three weeks ago, Vancouver Police reported five incidents involving a man allegedly robbing people after arranging to meet with him, to sell the suspect Pokémon cards.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Congressional caseworkers — the staffers who deal directly with constituents — told CNBC in March that the process of arranging safe transit out of the Middle East had been chaotic and scary in some cases.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
The track has been newly mixed and mastered and features Prince producing, arranging, composing and performing all instrumentation.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
This one’s great for kids who love assembling and arranging.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
While his family visits often, Knightsbridge helps manage things in their absence, coordinating Christmas gifts for his tennis friends, stocking the house with groceries, and arranging leisure activities through Europe.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2026
Multilevel Impatiens To re-create this container, consider height when arranging your plants—focusing on layering plants by size to structure a distinct architecture.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
The specifics of arranging furniture can vary wildly depending on the specific space, the climate, and the space’s purpose.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arranging
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Consult with two or three other legal representatives before deciding whom to use.—
Albinson Linares,
NBC news,
26 Apr. 2026
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Brown, however, opted against inserting McBride into the starting lineup, instead deciding to stick with Bridges, who is averaging just seven points on 25% shooting from 3-point range this series.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Parents are also organizing a bake sale at the event, and a direct donation campaign is underway.—
Amy Stark Shireman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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During Barack Obama’s presidency, conservative funders invested in grassroots organizing to beat the left’s turnout and persuasion machines.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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In countries like Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, the push to develop local mineral value chains has taken the tone of negotiating higher equity stakes in mining projects for the government, accompanied by threats of seizures and hostile takeovers.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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That may be easier said than done while negotiating airports and trekking across new terrain.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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An hour before Hitchcock's execution, Texas is planning to put James Broadnax to death for the 2008 double murder of two Christian music producers in the Dallas suburb of Garland.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Countries across the Gulf have arrested scores of people during the war, on charges ranging from posting images of wartime damage, to planning terrorist attacks with Iran.—
Dominic Dudley,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Local water is also more reliable, even though predicting rain in the Mediterranean climate of Southern California is about as easy as choosing a winning Super Lotto number.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Dolphins doubled down on Red Raiders prospects after, earlier Friday, choosing Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez with their lone second-round pick.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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The funeral home building was demolished in 2024 after the EPA condemned it, classifying it as a toxic waste site.—
Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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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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Albanese noted that despite concluding that risks to Australian Jews were rising, the report found that no urgent changes were required to keep Australians safe.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The court rejected the argument, concluding that a prospective rate hearing — unlike that on the response time — would be considered contested and the utility would have the opportunity to challenge the finding of imprudence then.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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The two were caught on camera by fellow passengers who were filming while the plane was on the runway preparing for takeoff.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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The British Embassy in Washington, DC, posted a video on social media on April 27 giving people a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into preparing afternoon tea for 650 people.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Arranging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arranging. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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