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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The roomy main compartment fits full-size products, while small interior pockets along the sides help keep lip glosses and mini products nice and organized. Sarah Han, Allure, 15 Mar. 2026 The trial became a talking point in the debate over when organized protests become acts of domestic terrorism. Sue Ambrose, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026 In some parts of the world, this has led to the organized culling of bats. Ari Daniel, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026 After all, corralling recipes into one specific, organized location is sure to bring just a bit of order to weeknight meals. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 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 15 Mar. 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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