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How does the verb organize contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of organize are arrange, marshal, methodize, order, and systematize. While all these words mean "to put persons or things into their proper places in relation to each other," organize implies arranging so that the whole aggregate works as a unit with each element having a proper function.

organized the volunteers into teams

When can arrange be used instead of organize?

In some situations, the words arrange and organize are roughly equivalent. However, arrange implies a setting in sequence, relationship, or adjustment.

arranged the files numerically

When could marshal be used to replace organize?

The synonyms marshal and organize are sometimes interchangeable, but marshal suggests gathering and arranging in preparation for a particular operation or effective use.

marshaling the facts for argument

When is it sensible to use methodize instead of organize?

While the synonyms methodize and organize are close in meaning, methodize suggests imposing an orderly procedure rather than a fixed scheme.

methodizes every aspect of daily living

Where would order be a reasonable alternative to organize?

The words order and organize can be used in similar contexts, but order suggests a straightening out so as to eliminate confusion.

ordered her business affairs

When might systematize be a better fit than organize?

While in some cases nearly identical to organize, systematize implies arranging according to a predetermined scheme.

systematized billing procedures

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of organize Try MyRecipes, our digital recipe box to stash and organize all your favorite Better Homes & Gardens recipes. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025 The outdoor competition, which is organized by World Athletics, is often seen as a companion event to the Olympics, bringing together the very best track and field athletes in the world. Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025 Maximize space with a multi-layered hanger, organize intimates with fabric drawers, and keep shoes in one place with a new rack. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025 The biggest determinant, though, will be its ability to organize itself. Noah White, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for organize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for organize
Verb
  • North was convicted in 1989 on three felony charges for helping to arrange the illicit sale of weapons to Iran and divert the proceeds to fund a secret war against anti-communist Contra rebels in Nicaragua.
    Josh Meyer, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Wegovy injection pens arranged in Waterbury, Vermont, US, on Monday, April 28, 2025.
    Karen Gilchrist,Katrina Bishop, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • When asked by a reporter for more details about how Trump planned to ban mail-in ballots, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the administration planned to work with Republicans on Capitol Hill and in state legislatures.
    Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Quinn had a couple of credentials for his radio show, which had planned to broadcast from Dublin but nixed it at the last minute because co-host LaVar Arrington, the former Penn State and NFL linebacker, didn’t have a passport.
    Pete Sampson, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The star, classified as IRAS 04302+2247, or IRAS 04302, is a protostar, with its disk measuring at around 40 billion miles (65 billion km) wide.
    Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2025
  • It was classified as a heritage site in 1995 and then as a national monument in 1997.
    Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Crunch talks The industry split on this issue comes as auto bosses prepare to meet the EU’s von der Leyen on Friday.
    Sam Meredith, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
  • House Republicans’ divisions on how the United States should engage in foreign wars will be on full display on Wednesday as the House prepares to vote on a handful of amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act.
    Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The arbitrator also ordered the city to pay Biscari back wages and benefits as well as the legal costs that Local 42 accrued in pursuing the grievance.
    Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
  • At the same time, the White House has ordered immigration enforcement in cities around the country.
    Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In addition to the main compartment, the bag has two zippered pockets in front, a rear zipped pocket, and a mesh expansion that is designed to hold a water bottle, to-go coffee mug, umbrella, or sunglasses case.
    Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Tejasvi designed it with large-font type to make text easier to see and read, and a soft, blue theme intended to be soothing to people who may come to the site fresh from a scam and be fearful or frazzled.
    Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • That asymmetry matters when calculating total cost and complexity.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Advertisement Advertisement The period piece presents the sisters as calculating and strategic, yet brutal in their enforcement of control.
    Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Laws governing the use of AI should be devised in a Goldilocks manner.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • While creatives have historically devised and illustrated their ideas, using tech tools like Photoshop to fine-tune them, the script appears to have flipped — with AI starting the process and humans perfecting the final product.
    semafor.com, semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Organize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organize. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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