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
Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025
The college was being reprimanded amid allegations of antisemitism on campus and activism led in part by Mahmoud Khalil, a foreign student organizing against Israel’s war in Gaza.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 20 Sep. 2025
Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
From organized team activities to the early days of training camp, Horn constantly chirped at quarterback Bryce Young in an effort to throw him off his game.
—Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2025
Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
The effort is organized by Petroperú, a PR campaign to shore up its reputation.
—Sabrina Weiss, The Dial, 23 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The service, which is being organized by Turning Point USA, is being held in Glendale, Arizona at State Farm Stadium.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025
The college was being reprimanded amid allegations of antisemitism on campus and activism led in part by Mahmoud Khalil, a foreign student organizing against Israel’s war in Gaza.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
When asked about the case during her daily press conference on Friday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum denied that there is any indication in Mexico that Brown may be involved in organized crime.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
From organized team activities to the early days of training camp, Horn constantly chirped at quarterback Bryce Young in an effort to throw him off his game.
—Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
Because they aren’t organized yet, the potential systems’ paths are very difficult to predict.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
The effort is organized by Petroperú, a PR campaign to shore up its reputation.
—Sabrina Weiss, The Dial, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for organize
Adjective
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With [B]lack women’s resistance to slavery and to the systematic raping of their bodies.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Sep. 2025
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Very systematic, a hard-working — call it a workaholic.—
Veronica Fulton,
NBC news,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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One minute later, the Chargers got the ball back and went on a methodical eight-play drive that ended with a game-winning kick as time expired.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Sep. 2025
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Hurricanes tack on a field goal Miami’s long, methodical drive stalls out two plays in to the second quarter.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Visit this fall season for a ride on its Ghost Train on Friday and Saturday nights or regular operating hours on Sundays.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Sep. 2025
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Among the new regulations in California was the requirement that each school have a physical office and staff it with an employee during regular business hours.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Organize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organize. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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