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
News Desk, Artforum, 18 Aug. 2025
Two front zip pockets and a hidden back pocket keep valuables organized and out of reach from pickpockets.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025
Don Gonyea, NPR, 30 July 2025
Wertham’s book led to a Congressional inquiry, led by Senator Estes Kefauver of Tennessee, best known for his investigations into organized crime, and the blacklisting of dozens of comic creators.
—Oliver Staley, Time, 25 July 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
Helping her to organize the event will be Carla Acevedo-Yates, Romi Crawford, Mayra A. Rodríguez Castro, and Xiaoyu Weng.
—News Desk, Artforum, 18 Aug. 2025
Two front zip pockets and a hidden back pocket keep valuables organized and out of reach from pickpockets.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
It's believed that Hoffa planned to meet with a pair of local organized crime leaders.
—Don Gonyea, NPR, 30 July 2025
Wertham’s book led to a Congressional inquiry, led by Senator Estes Kefauver of Tennessee, best known for his investigations into organized crime, and the blacklisting of dozens of comic creators.
—Oliver Staley, Time, 25 July 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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This is thanks to systematic work under EU rules which has steadily improved the health of our waters.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Aug. 2025
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Responding to the shah’s paranoia about Americans wanting to undermine him, the U.S. simply stopped tracking systematic opposition to his rule.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
5 Aug. 2025
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The crucial step in becoming a true sales leader is building a strong sales team through methodical development, expertly blending tech and human connection to help sellers reach the next level.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Unlike its contemporary Call of Duty, Battlefield 6 (out Oct. 10), is less of an action-movie fantasy and more of a methodical battle of attrition where playing smart and sticking to your small role is the key to victory.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
12 Aug. 2025
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What's especially wild is that it's not priced exclusively for big research labs; regular consumers might actually be able to get their hands on one.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Basic security hygiene—enforcing multi-factor authentication for all users, adopting least privilege access and conducting regular user access reviews—must become non-negotiable.—
Arun Shrestha,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Organize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organize. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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