rearrange
Britishverb
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to put (something) into a new order
to rearrange the lighting
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to put (something) back in its original order after it has been displaced
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to fix a new date or time for (something postponed)
to rearrange a match
Other Word Forms
- rearrangement noun
- rearranger noun
Example Sentences
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For travelers preparing for overseas trips with detailed itineraries, Nastro said travel insurance can protect you from losing money if illness, delays or other disruptions force you to cancel or rearrange your trip.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026
This gives it the flexibility to handle especially complicated cases, including higher-order topological defects where defects can merge, split apart, or rearrange themselves.
From Science Daily • Jan. 29, 2026
"Where necessary, we have spoken with these patients to rearrange appointments and make sure their care continues with minimal disruption," it said.
From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025
“I was like, OK, I’m going to have to rearrange this. There’s like trumpets and strings, and I’m like, ‘I’m only doing piano.’”
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025
I’m always fascinated by how the same genes rearrange themselves across brothers and sisters.
From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven
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