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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 Organizations that fund long-term capabilities, organize around value streams and empower cross-functional product teams consistently deliver results faster and with greater impact. Alex Adamopoulos, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 This year, however, more than 1,200 people filled out county surveys, an 85% increase over last year, and more than 300 people attended the multiple budget events organized by county administration. Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2025 Early scenes are defined by the easy charisma of the performers and organized around the news that Lydie is pregnant. Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 29 June 2025 The state’s longest running annual outdoor Shakespeare event, the Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival, is organized by Capital Classics and happens July 9 through Aug. 3 on the lawn outside the University of Saint Joseph at 1678 Asylum Ave. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for organize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for organize
Verb
  • In addition to their other tasks, house cleaners will arrange little items like these neatly.
    Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
  • According to El País, Leyva traveled to the U.S. in April and tried to arrange meetings with high-profile Republicans including Florida U.S. Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
    Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
Verb
  • Russo, a 24-year veteran of the FDNY, was planning to retire in a few months.
    Sheetal Banchariya, New York Daily News, 30 June 2025
  • The future of California water lies beneath the surface, protected, planned, and ready when it’s needed most.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 30 June 2025
Verb
  • Cashews are classified as tree nuts, one of the nine major food allergens.
    Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
  • More than half of the cases — 417 — were classified as immigration violations.
    Norma Galeana, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
Verb
  • Drink it in the sun to refresh while preparing, use it in your recipes to caramelize or sweeten and pair it to help your tongue handle when there’s a lot going on.
    Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • Judge Leslie Southwick, who was appointed by George W. Bush, said the gang might not be preparing for a larger military invasion, but engaging in activities similar to the threats from enemy ships or Native Americans when the statute was written.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • The company has been ordering fireworks a year in advance, Marietta said.
    Tim Hrenchir, USA Today, 1 July 2025
  • Some of those claims were dismissed by a judge in 2024, but the lawsuit was still ordered to move forward; in June, however, Lizzo filed an appeal aimed at shutting it down for good on the grounds that the dancers’ claims clashed with her First Amendment rights.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • Too many projects fail because the architects never designed a quantifiable hypothesis.
    Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 5 July 2025
  • The brush head is designed to clean hard-to-reach areas, helping to prevent gingivitis and cavities.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
Verb
  • Public fortunes were calculated based on stock prices and exchange rates as on June 13.
    Phisanu Phromchanya, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • That’s partly because the budget wasn’t released, and because DeSantis — who has seen the state budget balloon by 26% on his watch — used some creative accounting to calculate the total.
    Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • In Season 3, Pink Guard No-eul devises a plan to rescue Gyeong-seok (Player 246) and get him safely off the island.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
  • Under the system of graft O’Connor devised, out-of-town crooks checked in with an underworld go-between, who would collect their name, address and a cash bribe.
    Nick Woltman, Twin Cities, 28 June 2025

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“Organize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organize. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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