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
Jessie Beck, AFAR Media, 13 May 2025
Each year, the duo organizes four tasting events, such as a vintage preview of the Mosel winery Hofgut Falkenstein’s entire lineup of wines.
—Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 2 May 2025
The league’s economic growth, the rise of several first-rate training facilities and a general sense that MLS is highly organized are all objectives that leagues around the world covet.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 30 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
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To keep everything organized, consider packing everything in a dedicated camping gear bin or box, like the foldable Thule Go Box ($130).
—Jessie Beck, AFAR Media, 13 May 2025
Each year, the duo organizes four tasting events, such as a vintage preview of the Mosel winery Hofgut Falkenstein’s entire lineup of wines.
—Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
Adjective
That means that those who are more moody, more cooperative, less cautious, and less organized are more likely to have mental health conditions than those who aren’t.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 2 May 2025
The league’s economic growth, the rise of several first-rate training facilities and a general sense that MLS is highly organized are all objectives that leagues around the world covet.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 30 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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This multifaceted nature demands systematic and rigorous problem-solving approaches, going beyond immediate symptoms or superficial quick fixes.—
Mohammad Adnan,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Claims of systematic targeting of white farmers exist, with farm attacks averaging 50 murders yearly, often cited as evidence.—
Ali Breland,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Stubbornness is your weakness AND your strength as the sun enters methodical Taurus!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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That would be in stark contrast to MSR’s more methodical approach, which is designed to deliver many samples sourced from a wide range of terrain and carefully curated to be of maximal scientific value—that is, material thought most likely to harbor evidence of past or even present Mars life.—
Leonard David,
Scientific American,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Both the long and regular size women's 30 bags are on sale.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
16 May 2025
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This time, there’s the weight of expectations for Journalism, again ridden by regular jockey Umberto Rispoli, with the pressure on.—
Stephen Whyno,
Baltimore Sun,
16 May 2025
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“Organize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organize. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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