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
PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2025
This can make savings more organized and motivating.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 8 Aug. 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
For a more organized view of your progress toward vanishing from the web, both DeleteMe and Optery send out a quarterly report detailing their progress.
—PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2025
This can make savings more organized and motivating.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 8 Aug. 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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The few intrepid psychologists and social scientists who have attempted a systematic study of wisdom have noted that it’s often associated with qualities like empathy, holistic thinking, and epistemic humility.—
Meghan O’Gieblyn,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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Residents of the peninsula face systematic restrictions of fundamental freedoms, such as freedom of expression, religion or belief and association and the right to peaceful assembly.—
Mark Temnycky,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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The government’s lawyers want the Supreme Court to make clear that regular pot smokers – and other drug users − shouldn’t be allowed to own firearms.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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That person should start at the regular TSA security line.—
Hadley Hitson,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Organize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organize. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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