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.
Recent Examples on the Web Nestlé lowered its outlook again for 2024 and reshuffled its executive team on Thursday as the global food giant reported falling sales for the first nine months of the year. L'oreal Thompson Payton, Fortune Europe, 17 Oct. 2024 Potential upside could come from CEO Vimal Kapur taking a more aggressive approach to reshuffling Honeywell’s portfolio to focus on faster-growing and higher-margin areas. Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024 In response, Qaboos reshuffled his cabinet and pledged to create 50,000 new government jobs. Nikita Lalwani, Foreign Affairs, 14 Jan. 2020 Instead of silently struggling or reshuffling team members, the more effective path is to build a strong, cohesive team that operates as one unified force. Sarah Elk, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reshuffle 

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Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 5 Nov. 2024.

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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