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
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
The outdoor competition, which is organized by World Athletics, is often seen as a companion event to the Olympics, bringing together the very best track and field athletes in the world.
—Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Heather Bien, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
He's Delivered the Opposite | Opinion Venezuela has a unified and organized opposition that has been working tirelessly to prepare for this moment.
—Kristina Foltz, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2025
Many were auctioned off en masse, including by the federal government, which organized auctions for investors like Blackstone and even provided a $1 billion loan guarantee to encourage Blackstone to buy.
—Alex Mayyasi, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Try MyRecipes, our digital recipe box to stash and organize all your favorite Better Homes & Gardens recipes.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
The outdoor competition, which is organized by World Athletics, is often seen as a companion event to the Olympics, bringing together the very best track and field athletes in the world.
—Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Plus, Greene points out that deep cleaning your cabinets is the best way to keep them organized!
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
He's Delivered the Opposite | Opinion Venezuela has a unified and organized opposition that has been working tirelessly to prepare for this moment.
—Kristina Foltz, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
Faulk and other community leaders organized a benefit event this past weekend for the Brink Memorial Fund to provide money to the family to help raise the girls.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2025
Many were auctioned off en masse, including by the federal government, which organized auctions for investors like Blackstone and even provided a $1 billion loan guarantee to encourage Blackstone to buy.
—Alex Mayyasi, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for organize
Adjective
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These witnesses pointed to China’s recent progress, including a crew vehicle abort-system test in June, a Long March 10 rocket static fire in August, and a moon lander demonstration, as evidence of a systematic push toward the lunar surface.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The genocide allegation also rests on claims that Israel intentionally targeted civilians, but the study acknowledges civilian deaths while finding no evidence of a systematic policy of massacre.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Unlike Ragebound, where most bad guys can be killed with a single blow, Art of Vengeance has more methodical battle systems, requiring players to utilize specific combos and abilities to take out certain enemy types.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
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The result is a more professional, methodical integration of drones into Russia’s broader war machine, focused on countering Ukrainian UAVs and weakening Ukrainian logistical support.—
David Kirichenko,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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In 2007, Kansas was picked to play in the Orange Bowl over Mizzou, even though the Tigers were ranked higher and had won the head-to-head matchup in the final week of the regular season.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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For those who will fill a sizeable chunk of the 52,769 seats on a regular basis, however, there are other, less heralded aspects to the new build that may well ensure Everton avoid the pitfalls suffered by other clubs when upping sticks from a beloved old home.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Organize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organize. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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