reshuffle

verb

re·​shuf·​fle (ˌ)rē-ˈshə-fəl How to pronounce reshuffle (audio)
reshuffled; reshuffling; reshuffles

transitive verb

1
: to shuffle again
reshuffle a deck of cards
2
: to reorganize usually by the redistribution of existing elements
the cabinet was reshuffled by the prime minister
reshuffle noun

Examples of reshuffle in a Sentence

The dealer reshuffled the cards.
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The modest growth implies investors are awaiting more information on the economy and earnings before reshuffling their portfolios. Catherine Brock, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025 Advertisement Still, this is Trump’s most forceful backing of Ukraine yet, and Zelensky is now reshuffling his government with an eye toward strong cooperation with Washington. Daniel Fried, Time, 15 July 2025 Aviation data firm Cirium reported that six airlines cut or reshuffled eight Europe-U.S. routes in just the past month. Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 May 2025 With midlife comes new challenges and responsibilities, shifts in perspectives and reshuffled priorities. Manulife Singapore, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for reshuffle

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of reshuffle was in 1830

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“Reshuffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reshuffle. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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reshuffle

verb
re·​shuf·​fle (ˈ)rē-ˈshəf-əl How to pronounce reshuffle (audio)
1
: to shuffle again
2
: to reorganize usually by switching around existing parts
the president reshuffled the cabinet
reshuffle noun

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