1
as in to arrange
to put into a particular arrangement
carefully organized the hotel's silverware by pattern
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2
as in to plan
to work out the details of (something) in advance
started organizing the anniversary party months in advance
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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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1
as in arranged
to put into a particular arrangement
carefully organized the hotel's silverware by pattern
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2
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 organize
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
Hundreds of other schools and cities across the United States have organized similar walk-outs and anti-ICE protests in recent weeks and days.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Jan. 2026
Emily Witt, New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2026
Stay organized on the go with this compact travel jewelry case and this $15 eyewear case with two pockets to stow eyeglasses or sunglasses.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
The party, organized by the US-Ireland Alliance, praises folks from Ireland — and some who are not — who contribute to film, television and music.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
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Verb
According to Volkert, state officials organized an informational campaign late last year after fire departments across the state saw a number of fires break out involving fireplace ashes that were disposed of unsafely.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
Hundreds of other schools and cities across the United States have organized similar walk-outs and anti-ICE protests in recent weeks and days.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
The mobilization is both semi-organized and overwhelming; the cafeteria’s walk-in refrigerator is stuffed with gallon jugs of milk and cartons of eggs.
—Emily Witt, New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2026
Stay organized on the go with this compact travel jewelry case and this $15 eyewear case with two pockets to stow eyeglasses or sunglasses.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
The storage is great for keeping things organized and out of sight.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
The party, organized by the US-Ireland Alliance, praises folks from Ireland — and some who are not — who contribute to film, television and music.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for organize
Adjective
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Social media is now, of course, largely devoted to systematic fabrication.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Through decades of maximum pressure, repression and systematic delegitimization of domestic political activists, Khamenei has effectively erased most internal opposition figures from public life.—
Pegah Banihashemi,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Starboard’s 2026 strategy leans into partnership, culture and experiential momentum, while Harding+ is building a more systematized retail model around emotion, data, and innovation.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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China takes a much more methodical approach to deals and decisions that often take years to negotiate.—
Brendan Murray,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
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Jeroloman, a former New York Yankees scout, found Doeschot and Sammler in his own methodical way.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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While returns were up this season, touchdowns were not — the league saw six touchdowns on 2,076 kickoff returns during the 2025 regular season, one fewer than the 2024 regular season.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Belichick's 333 wins in the regular season and playoffs with New England and Cleveland are the second most to Don Shula's 347.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Organize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organize. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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