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
All these plans acknowledge the experience gap, namely that training without arranging relevant work experience is often futile.
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Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Among DeJohn’s hobbies were flower arranging, collecting anything blue and white, gardening, and decorating.
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Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
Wimbish is credited with curated the headline concert and arranging for most of its guest artists.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Groff, who worked for Epstein for nearly two decades, was a central point-person in arranging the bookings with Amex, documents released by the Justice Department earlier this year indicated.
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Emmet Lyons,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Without further information, the people in charge of arranging a band to greet a VIP picked the solution least likely to get them into trouble if there was, in fact, a VIP on board.
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Lisa Rennie Sytsma,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 June 2026
Add vinaigrette to herb mixture, and toss gently; divide evenly among toasts, fluffing up when arranging.
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Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Gothberg was due in Rome on July 18 for medical tests and pre-season training, with Lazio arranging accommodation and airport collection.
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Amelie Claydon,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Angelina Guatemala, 64, counted on federal food stamps after retiring a couple of years ago in Ogden, Kansas, from assorted jobs arranging flowers, decorating cakes in shops, and preparing meals.
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Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Among DeJohn’s hobbies were flower arranging, collecting anything blue and white, gardening, and decorating.
—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
Wimbish is credited with curated the headline concert and arranging for most of its guest artists.
—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Groff, who worked for Epstein for nearly two decades, was a central point-person in arranging the bookings with Amex, documents released by the Justice Department earlier this year indicated.
—
Emmet Lyons,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Without further information, the people in charge of arranging a band to greet a VIP picked the solution least likely to get them into trouble if there was, in fact, a VIP on board.
—
Lisa Rennie Sytsma,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 June 2026
Add vinaigrette to herb mixture, and toss gently; divide evenly among toasts, fluffing up when arranging.
—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Gothberg was due in Rome on July 18 for medical tests and pre-season training, with Lazio arranging accommodation and airport collection.
—
Amelie Claydon,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Angelina Guatemala, 64, counted on federal food stamps after retiring a couple of years ago in Ogden, Kansas, from assorted jobs arranging flowers, decorating cakes in shops, and preparing meals.
—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arranging
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Out of loyalty to her father, Rhaenyra refuses, eventually deciding to send him north to the Wall.
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At the moment, Congress is having a terrible time deciding how to levy taxes, go to war, protect Social Security, confirm judges and live within its means.
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Shoppers appreciate the inner pockets for organizing small essentials, along with the top zipper that keeps everything nice and secure.
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The cruise, which departs from Greece on July 5, was expected to dock in the Turkish port town of Kuşadası two days later, followed by a trip to Istanbul, according to Atlantis Events, which is organizing the voyage.
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The board’s approval of his hire means that the government can begin negotiating his salary and benefits.
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Vahidi has become a major player in formulating Iran’s tough stance in negotiating a possible permanent end to the war with the United States, experts say.
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Andrea Davis, president and CEO of The Resiliency Initiative, has spent 25 years planning emergency response and crisis management for organizations including Disney, Walmart, the FIFA World Cup and Times Square's New Year's Eve celebration.
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When planning for retirement, asset allocation, withdrawal strategies, and tax-efficient investing is typically top of mind.
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Healthier lawns can be achieved by watering less often, improving soil, and choosing drought-tolerant grass types.
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Despite choosing basketball, Wilson still gets a few opportunities to put on a baseball glove.
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The legislation, which Gribbin advocated for, authorizes the warnings by classifying a shark attack as an event for which an emergency alert can be issued.
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He is credited as the first and most significant contributor to South Florida archaeology of the time, classifying materials, recording 49 sites across Miami-Dade and making the first outline of a chronology of indigenous habitation.
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To complete this daunting task, Cruise's character Tom Hunt sported special suction gloves in order to reach the 130th floor of the 2,722-foot skyscraper before rappelling down and concluding with a giant leap of faith.
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IndyCar legend Scott Dixon will depart Chip Ganassi Racing at the end of the 2026 season, concluding a monumental 24-year partnership that brought 59 wins and six championships.
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Those experiences, combined with feedback from trainees and employers, have helped shape Buildher's broader approach to preparing women not only technically but also emotionally and physically for work in the industry.
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According to a GoFundMe campaign, Martin was preparing to move her family into a new home the day after she was killed.
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“Arranging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arranging. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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