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
David Yamane, The Conversation, 1 May 2025
Exit strategists will typically work for six months to two years organizing the company’s books and records to present an attractive profit and loss (P&L) statement to potential buyers.
—Ray Titus, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Emily Fishbein, Hpan Ja Brang, The Dial, 17 Apr. 2025
Hanks played Carlo’s (Jimi Stanton) best friend, Joey Maldini, who has criminal plans of his own while working for organized crime boss Jimmy Baxter (Michael Stuhlbarg).
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 15 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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Starting in the mid-1800s, Americans developed a more complex gun culture that included recreational hunting, organized target shooting and gun collecting.
—David Yamane, The Conversation, 1 May 2025
Exit strategists will typically work for six months to two years organizing the company’s books and records to present an attractive profit and loss (P&L) statement to potential buyers.
—Ray Titus, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Adjective
The collapse of rule of law has also led to a proliferation of organized crime and resource grabbing.
—Emily Fishbein, Hpan Ja Brang, The Dial, 17 Apr. 2025
Hanks played Carlo’s (Jimi Stanton) best friend, Joey Maldini, who has criminal plans of his own while working for organized crime boss Jimmy Baxter (Michael Stuhlbarg).
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 15 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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Adjective
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Put on trial before a military tribunal and found guilty on 474 counts of murder (as well as embezzlement of public funds, material injury, and systematic violations of human rights) was Equatorial Guinea’s first post-independence president, Francisco Macías Nguema.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Apr. 2025
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The ruling party’s officials and military leaders are responsible for abuses, crimes and human rights violations that are part of the systematic repression campaign, according to U.N. experts.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
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Described by industry insiders as a highly methodical filmmaker who takes his time with development, Peele was originally set to unveil an untitled fourth feature, which remains a complete mystery, in December 2024.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2025
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The two began to be more methodical with their approaches.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Someone applying for a Real ID must provide more documentation than an individual applying for a regular driver's license or state ID.—
Remington Miller,
Arkansas Online,
22 Apr. 2025
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In the opening game of the Oklahoma City Thunder-Memphis Grizzlies series, the team with the best regular season record in the NBA threw the first punch.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Organize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organize. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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