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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The Dolphins had to reshuffle their salary structure and change their window to win by bringing on receiver Tyreek Hill, edge rusher Bradley Chubb and cornerback Jalen Ramsey. Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2025 The study supports the idea that AI is reshuffling the talent hierarchy, allowing those who embrace AI to rise and those who lag behind to be overtaken. Andrew Allen, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025 Karlie Kloss, Bedford Media’s founder and chairwoman, acquired i-D Magazine from Vice Media in November 2023 and has since been reshuffling the magazine with new faces and a new look. Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 10 Feb. 2025 This gives the company scope to reshuffle production and make more for the local market if U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on threats to impose tariffs of around 25% on vehicle imports. Victoria Waldersee, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reshuffle

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 12 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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