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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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
According to Eurostar, passengers can rearrange their plans free of charge or can cancel their booking and get a refund or an e-voucher.
From BBC • Dec. 30, 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
We’re gonna pick some famous poems, cut out all the words, and rearrange them into new poems.
From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist
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