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
Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
The trophy parade was organized on a nationwide bank holiday, the day after Liverpool lifted the Premier League trophy following the competition’s final round of matches on Sunday.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
Kazem Kazerounian, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2025
She was described as smart and organized, having helped Sound Talent Group plan and promote some of its biggest tours.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 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
Hop Run Tours organizes expeditions to minor league ballparks and major league breweries.
—Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
The trophy parade was organized on a nationwide bank holiday, the day after Liverpool lifted the Premier League trophy following the competition’s final round of matches on Sunday.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
Adjective
There is, however, an Iranian party that has earned the world’s trust: the people themselves and their organized democratic opposition.
—Kazem Kazerounian, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2025
She was described as smart and organized, having helped Sound Talent Group plan and promote some of its biggest tours.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 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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In May 2025, Global Rights Compliance and The Reckoning Project, both non-governmental organizations, published a new report revealing unprecedented evidence exposing Russia’s systematic weaponization of information during the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Exercising enhances sleep for a variety of reasons, according to a 2023 systematic review published in the Cureus Journal of Medical Science.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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Since then, Snell has been on a more methodical throwing plan.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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This shift favors methodical action, not impulsive chaos.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
29 May 2025
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In discussing her relationship with Combs, Jane said her decision to agree to her first freak-off with Combs led to regular encounters in Miami, Los Angeles, New York, and Turks and Caicos.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
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The regular season must end sooner to be held before school lets out or the problems will continue.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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“Organize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organize. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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