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
David Yamane, The Conversation, 1 May 2025
Exit strategists will typically work for six months to two years organizing the company’s books and records to present an attractive profit and loss (P&L) statement to potential buyers.
—Ray Titus, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
For centuries, the territory that would become Ukraine had been part of an imperial Russia whose rulers viewed Ukrainians as close kin and repeatedly suppressed local pursuits of autonomy (which were rarely well organized or large in scale).
—Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2025
The event was organized by the junior class of 2026 Patronesses Sally LaRocca, Nikola Kaminsky, and Bella Pfefferman.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Starting in the mid-1800s, Americans developed a more complex gun culture that included recreational hunting, organized target shooting and gun collecting.
—David Yamane, The Conversation, 1 May 2025
Exit strategists will typically work for six months to two years organizing the company’s books and records to present an attractive profit and loss (P&L) statement to potential buyers.
—Ray Titus, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Adjective
Miami is thriving and playing more organized defense under Mascherano, the former Argentine star who played with Messi, Suarez, Busquets and Jordi Alba at Barcelona.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
For centuries, the territory that would become Ukraine had been part of an imperial Russia whose rulers viewed Ukrainians as close kin and repeatedly suppressed local pursuits of autonomy (which were rarely well organized or large in scale).
—Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
Or, keep your electronics safe and organized with the Lenovo Laptop Backpack, currently just $17.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2025
The event was organized by the junior class of 2026 Patronesses Sally LaRocca, Nikola Kaminsky, and Bella Pfefferman.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for organize
Adjective
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One systematic review published in 2017 found that bibliotherapy is effective in reducing depression symptoms over time.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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According to one systematic review, chronic use of creatine and caffeine together may cause creatine to work less effectively.—
Elizabeth Barnes,
Verywell Health,
2 May 2025
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Described by industry insiders as a highly methodical filmmaker who takes his time with development, Peele was originally set to unveil an untitled fourth feature, which remains a complete mystery, in December 2024.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2025
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The two began to be more methodical with their approaches.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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And the city sinks around two millimeters a year due to regular subsidence.—
Julia Buckley,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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Fewer visits to America The U.S. tourism industry could take an especially hard hit as Canadians give up their regular vacations south of the border.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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“Organize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organize. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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