1
as in decides
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 organizes
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 negotiates
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 prepares
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 arranges
This technology arranges pocketed coils in a honeycomb-style hexagonal matrix rather than traditional straight rows, allowing weight to be distributed more evenly across the mattress surface.
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Jason Phillips, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
In Morocco, Alex Wix of Wix Squared frequently arranges Sahara journeys with a private astronomer to interpret the constellations.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026
Uber already arranges Waymo rides on its app in Austin, Atlanta and Phoenix.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Alternatively, fly into Johannesburg and connect to Polokwane, where the lodge arranges a 90-minute road transfer.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
While in the country, Harry and Meghan are also planning to visit several on-the-ground initiatives funded by their Archewell Foundation, including one that arranges for children injured in the Gaza war to be medically evacuated for treatment in Jordan.
—Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 25 Feb. 2026
Once the quartet finally arrives in Tijuana, a wizard-like smuggler arranges their death-defying crossing.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
In the commercial, Affleck plays Matt Damon's titular character who arranges Munchkins in a Fibonacci sequence and loses his girlfriend to Brady.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
The idea of an in-person meeting is suggested, and several years later, Porter arranges it.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
Jason Phillips, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
In Morocco, Alex Wix of Wix Squared frequently arranges Sahara journeys with a private astronomer to interpret the constellations.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026
Uber already arranges Waymo rides on its app in Austin, Atlanta and Phoenix.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Alternatively, fly into Johannesburg and connect to Polokwane, where the lodge arranges a 90-minute road transfer.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
While in the country, Harry and Meghan are also planning to visit several on-the-ground initiatives funded by their Archewell Foundation, including one that arranges for children injured in the Gaza war to be medically evacuated for treatment in Jordan.
—Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 25 Feb. 2026
Once the quartet finally arrives in Tijuana, a wizard-like smuggler arranges their death-defying crossing.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
In the commercial, Affleck plays Matt Damon's titular character who arranges Munchkins in a Fibonacci sequence and loses his girlfriend to Brady.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
The idea of an in-person meeting is suggested, and several years later, Porter arranges it.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arranges
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In the original script, Laura, despite becoming aware of the twisted role into which she’s been cast, decides to stay with Betty’s family.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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The Martinez Lake temperature won’t be deemed a new national March heat record unless the National Centers for Environment Information decides to investigate it.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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When a willing seller negotiates a fair price with the state of Florida to sell their land, the return on the investment for the state of Florida is huge.—
Joe Murphy,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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The chief of staff manages White House staff, organizes the president's time and schedule, directs and manages policy development, negotiates legislation, and keeps in contact with other departments and legislators.—
Doris Alvarez Cea,
Florida Times-Union,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Monday, March 23 episode showed part two of battle rounds, which is where members of the same team sing a duet, and then the judge chooses one to advance to the knockout stage.—
Ella Gonzales
March 24,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Mar. 2026
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Regardless of which options Congress chooses, your benefits will be reduced.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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SmartAsset used the Pew Research definition of middle class for its report, which classifies middle class as an income between two-thirds and double a region’s median income.—
Caden Perry,
jsonline.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies the strength of a tornado from EF-0, the weakest, to EF-5, the strongest.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Some questions may be adapted into full columns, and transcripts of the chats remain available after each session concludes.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Round 1 begins April 9 and the tournament concludes on April 12.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The controversial Crowsnest annexation petition in Castle Pines has been withdrawn by the developer, as Castle Pines prepares to consider creating an annexation policy.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Now 30 years later, Pike is back to making headlines as the state of Tennessee prepares to execute her.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The verdict, delivered in New Mexico, orders Meta to pay $375 million in damages.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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Just keep in mind that orders shipping from overseas may take a little longer to arrive and are subject to tariffs.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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Daughter discusses case Amanda Hundley, one of Smith’s daughters, hugged her mother outside the courthouse on Thursday.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Below, during a conversation with THR, Sokolov also discusses his journey to the States around the time of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as well as John Wick’s unavoidable influence on his genre tale.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Arranges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arranges. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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