1
as in to decide
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 to organize
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 to negotiate
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 to plan
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 arrange
The more private areas, such as the kitchen and bedrooms, are arranged linearly, ensuring privacy without losing the home's overall sense of openness and connection.
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New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2025
There are restrictions, but many activities covered by insurance, like driving or taking the car to a show, can also be arranged.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2025
Her presence here in this bar, a facsimile of every bar Laura had frequented in her twenties, served as a portal back to a period Laura could remember but no longer touch; the scenery was familiarly arranged, but the dreams, sensations, and illusions had vanished.
—Hannah Gold, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
Use damp hands to gently roll the portions into balls, and arrange on the prepared sheet pan or platter, rewetting your hands as needed.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
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New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2025
There are restrictions, but many activities covered by insurance, like driving or taking the car to a show, can also be arranged.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2025
Her presence here in this bar, a facsimile of every bar Laura had frequented in her twenties, served as a portal back to a period Laura could remember but no longer touch; the scenery was familiarly arranged, but the dreams, sensations, and illusions had vanished.
—Hannah Gold, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
Use damp hands to gently roll the portions into balls, and arrange on the prepared sheet pan or platter, rewetting your hands as needed.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrange
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Not least of which, how exactly does best picture get decided?—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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That will be up to the Red Sox, Mets, Blue Jays — or some other team with longer odds on Heyman's list — to decide starting in November.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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But that would also assume that the institutions organize under some umbrella akin to MLB or the NFL, because now there is really no single entity on the institution side with which to bargain.—
Seth Emerson,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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Each set includes a small wide cube, as well as a medium wide, medium slim, and large wide cube to keep your socks and pajamas organized and separated from bulkier items like sweaters.—
Mike Arnot,
AFAR Media,
20 Feb. 2025
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Originally, no alcohol was supposed to be served there, says the tech company sales executive who commissioned the event, but Sicily Lifestyle managed to negotiate to have wine.—
Andrew Sessa,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2025
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Top diplomats from the U.S. and Russia met in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to discuss how to improve relations and negotiate an end to the war, without any Ukrainian officials present at the meeting.—
Austin Denean,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2025
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However, Boone plans on using the 29-year-old as his everyday center fielder.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Pepsi is also reportedly planning to launch its own prebiotic soda this year, according to CNBC.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Those on the college track might choose a school abroad, an option no longer reserved for the wealthy.—
Lisa Z. Lindahl,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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With endless options to choose from, there’s no better place to kick off your spring denim journey than here.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2025
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Previous assessments already painted a grim picture, with a third of sharks, rays, and chimaeras classified as threatened with extinction.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, Florida case law and judicial precedents in divorce cases classify embryos as assets, subject to legal distribution.—
Andrew Rader,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Feb. 2025
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The 75th Berlin Film Festival has concluded after nine days of fearless cinema in Germany.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
22 Feb. 2025
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In 2017, a Human Rights Watch investigation concluded that Mr. al-Sayed was not affiliated with the Israeli military or government.—
Natan Odenheimer,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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His selection as chairman was seen as key to propelling the military from two decades of war in the Middle East to a focus on preparing for and deterring potential conflict with China.—
Tara Copp and Lolita C. Baldor,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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The city can expect to receive about $1.3 million annually in tax revenue from three operating retail sales licenses, according to a staff report prepared for Wednesday’s meeting, and would receive more from a fourth license.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Arrange.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrange. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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