arrange
verb (used with object)
to place in proper, desired, or convenient order; adjust properly.
arranging
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present participleof arrange.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Rather than arranging atoms only in a line, they hope to study grids of atoms as well.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026
This distinction matters because authorship isn’t merely credit for arranging words.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
He is also arranging a presentation at the Chicago Cultural Center in September.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Mark Clews, who lives near Callington, said he had delayed filling his tank this summer while arranging a replacement.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
I part the mosquito netting and climb into my box, arranging myself so that I am facing up, my hands folded on my waist.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
