organized

adjective

or·​ga·​nized ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīzd How to pronounce organized (audio)
Synonyms of organizednext
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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Meanwhile, Springfield Democrats shouldn’t be quaking in their shoes at this temper tantrum from their cronies in organized labor. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026 Reviewers frequently mention organized first-day-after-surgery instructions and consistent communication during the early healing phase. Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 21 June 2026 However, strong low level wind shear and strong winds aloft will still allow storms to be somewhat organized and carry a severe risk in the form of damaging winds along with an isolated tornado potential. Trey Fulbright, CBS News, 17 June 2026 Ahead, discover more foolproof international packing tips to keep the inside of your suitcase more organized than the New York Library. Irene Richardson, InStyle, 17 June 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 23 Jun. 2026.

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organized

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

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