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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Once you see that, you can begin to rearrange it.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
Magnetic materials are a key example, since motion can rearrange their internal magnetic order.
From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026
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
An awkward layout can be a significant obstacle, requiring expensive and time-consuming work to rearrange walls.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025
When by some accident somebody scattered her rows, they always stopped to retrieve them for her, and she was never angry, for it gave her a chance to rearrange them again.
From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison
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