organized

adjective

or·​ga·​nized ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīzd 

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

Synonyms of organized

• systematic
• systematized
• structured
• methodical
• regular

Examples of organized in a Sentence

They ran a well-organized political campaign.

She's a very organized person.

Recent Examples on the Web

Donors waited as long as two and a half hours to drop off supplies, creating what appeared to be an organized, human assembly line. — Ted Scouten, CBS News, 28 June 2026

Kashaundra Knowles, 37, of Fort Lauderdale, was arrested on June 11 on charges of organized scheme to defraud, unlawful use of a two-way communication device and money laundering. — Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2026

When children start school—around kindergarten or older—can also be a good time to consider introducing organized sports. — Anna Earl, Parents, 27 June 2026

In 2020, an investment management firm recommending a short play against GFL released a report alleging that Dovigi’s company has been associated with organized crime. — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 26 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing organized

• get organized
• organized crime
• organized religion

Rhymes for organized

• acclimatized
• aerosolized
• alphabetized
• aluminized
• anaesthetized
• anesthetized
• annualized
• antagonized
• apologised
• apologized
• capitalised
• capitalized

Kids Definition

organized

adjective

or·​ga·​nized

: having an organization to plan and carry out activities

organized baseball