reshuffle
verb
re·shuf·fle
(ˌ)rē-ˈshə-fəl 
reshuffled; reshuffling; reshuffles
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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Sara Georgini, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
Many of these episodes, although part of the historical record, have been embellished, streamlined, and reshuffled for the sake of narrative flow.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025
One of the best creative decisions Survivor ever made was not panicking and reshuffling the tribes once Koror started dominating.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
As home prices continue to rise, more couples are reshuffling the traditional timeline of life milestones.
—Brendel Hightower, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
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reshuffle
verb
re·shuf·fle
(ˈ)rē-ˈshəf-əl
1
: to shuffle again
2
: to reorganize usually by switching around existing parts
the president reshuffled the cabinet
reshuffle
noun
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