Synonyms of organized
1
: having a formal organization to coordinate and carry out activities
organized baseball
organized crime
2
: affiliated by membership in an organization (such as a union)
organized steelworkers

Examples of organized in a Sentence

They ran a well-organized political campaign. She's a very organized person.
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Beyond seeking members' votes, campaigns and the party look to organized labor for help in spreading Democrats' message to voters and getting people to the polls. ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026 Instead, teachers say to focus on supplies that help kids stay organized, build independence, and make learning a little easier throughout the school year. Adrienne Farr, Parents, 15 Aug. 2026 Manta has been a focal point in the United States’ fight against organized crime in the region, with the US and Ecuador working closely on security. Michael Rios, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026 Bitsight's latest findings reveal how organized and technically advanced one such operation may have become. Jesse Watson , Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for organized

Word History

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of organized was in 1817

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“Organized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/organized. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

Kids Definition

organized

adjective
or·​ga·​nized
: having an organization to plan and carry out activities
organized baseball

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