as in systematic
following a set method, arrangement, or pattern
our department is more organized and, therefore, more efficient in handling the tasks assigned to it
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as in arranged
to put into a particular arrangement
carefully organized the hotel's silverware by pattern
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as in planned
to work out the details of (something) in advance
started organizing the anniversary party months in advance
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Recent Examples of organized
Mimi Zieman, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Uncertainty around how organized Invest 94L will become is still high, but increasingly hospitable atmospheric conditions and plenty of warm water fuel give it potential to develop.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
The effort is organized by Petroperú, a PR campaign to shore up its reputation.
—Sabrina Weiss, The Dial, 23 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The conservative agenda opposing the rights of women to essential health care is organized and strategic.
—Mimi Zieman, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Uncertainty around how organized Invest 94L will become is still high, but increasingly hospitable atmospheric conditions and plenty of warm water fuel give it potential to develop.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
Because they aren’t organized yet, the potential systems’ paths are very difficult to predict.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
The effort is organized by Petroperú, a PR campaign to shore up its reputation.
—Sabrina Weiss, The Dial, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for organized
Adjective
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With [B]lack women’s resistance to slavery and to the systematic raping of their bodies.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Sep. 2025
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Very systematic, a hard-working — call it a workaholic.—
Veronica Fulton,
NBC news,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Szyszkiewicz was arranged in Seneca County Centralized Arraignment Part Court and is being held on a $250,000 bail or a $500,000 bond.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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It’s also brilliantly arranged, from the chiming guitar on the intro to the way the rhythm section makes its entrance (McCartney-esque bassline and rat-a-tat snare) before pulling back on the chorus, where Ruess’ vocal appears to be floating in space on a bed of keyboards and piano.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There was no immediate word on whether the Aztecs planned to do another flash sale.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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If all goes as planned, Charlotte could advance autonomous construction technology on Earth and the Moon.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Pears and apples also each have a low glycemic index (GI), classified at 55 or less.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
23 Sep. 2025
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This shift has left over 2 million young men now classified as NEET—meaning not in employment, education, or training—with average student debt nearing $40,000.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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They’re designed for indoor and outdoor wear thanks to a durable outsole and warm shearling lining that protects against chilly temperatures.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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They are designed to protect homes and businesses against the type of winter storms that have severely flooded the low-lying community of Alviso multiple times with water up to 6 feet deep and which are posing more risk as sea level rises due to climate change.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In Zhuhai, a coastal city neighboring Macao, residents of seaside high-rises were ordered to evacuate on Tuesday afternoon, according to state media, with many taking refuge with relatives, checking into hotels, or moving into temporary government shelters like school gyms.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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Audits and exits Brinkley’s time as interim chief will coincide with the beginning of a department audit and inspection ordered by the city and conducted by an unaffiliated third party organization.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This supports the country’s need to stay technologically advanced and prepared.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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Drivers should be prepared for changing conditions that include snow and icy roads.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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One minute later, the Chargers got the ball back and went on a methodical eight-play drive that ended with a game-winning kick as time expired.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Sep. 2025
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Hurricanes tack on a field goal Miami’s long, methodical drive stalls out two plays in to the second quarter.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Organized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organized. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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