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How does the verb organize contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of organize are arrange, marshal, methodize, order, and systematize. While all these words mean "to put persons or things into their proper places in relation to each other," organize implies arranging so that the whole aggregate works as a unit with each element having a proper function.

organized the volunteers into teams

When can arrange be used instead of organize?

In some situations, the words arrange and organize are roughly equivalent. However, arrange implies a setting in sequence, relationship, or adjustment.

arranged the files numerically

When could marshal be used to replace organize?

The synonyms marshal and organize are sometimes interchangeable, but marshal suggests gathering and arranging in preparation for a particular operation or effective use.

marshaling the facts for argument

When is it sensible to use methodize instead of organize?

While the synonyms methodize and organize are close in meaning, methodize suggests imposing an orderly procedure rather than a fixed scheme.

methodizes every aspect of daily living

Where would order be a reasonable alternative to organize?

The words order and organize can be used in similar contexts, but order suggests a straightening out so as to eliminate confusion.

ordered her business affairs

When might systematize be a better fit than organize?

While in some cases nearly identical to organize, systematize implies arranging according to a predetermined scheme.

systematized billing procedures

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of organize Hop Run Tours organizes expeditions to minor league ballparks and major league breweries. Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025 The trophy parade was organized on a nationwide bank holiday, the day after Liverpool lifted the Premier League trophy following the competition’s final round of matches on Sunday. Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 27 May 2025 Connecticut has a chance to show a different way – to support workers who exercise their right to organize and bargain collectively by stopping discriminatory treatment of striking workers who file for state unemployment insurance. Ed Hawthorne, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2025 White farmers are often rendered defenseless because South Africa banned private gun possession and disbanded mutual protection cooperatives organized by farmers in the past, Genocide Watch explained. Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 25 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for organize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for organize
Verb
  • The park hosts various stargazing events, and larger groups can arrange hour-long astronomy programs (pending staff availability).
    Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 8 June 2025
  • Fun fact: Cohen arranged the casting contract for his former Goonies costar Ke Huy Quan for Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022).
    Sarah Weldon, EW.com, 7 June 2025
Verb
  • Multiyear commitments give nonprofits the runway to plan, build and grow.
    Victoria Philips, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
  • But this week’s order adds uncertainty to massive competitions planned years in advance, to the athletes and their families planning on traveling and to local economies hosting them.
    Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 6 June 2025
Verb
  • Geomagnetic storms are classified using a G-scale, which ranks their intensity from G1 (minor) to G5 (extreme).
    Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 12 June 2025
  • One half of respondents say price increases have caused financial hardships for them or their household, with 16% classifying it as serious hardship.
    Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2025
Verb
  • On the other hand, some small-business owners may only have an annual relationship with their accountant or tax professional, or even opt to prepare their taxes themselves.
    Vlad Rusz, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • Weyman didn’t have long to prepare for the massive character milestone, but emphasized the importance of dialect to his portrayal of the Grey Wanderer.
    Lauren Coates, Variety, 9 June 2025
Verb
  • The last time a president called in the National Guard without a governor’s cooperation was in 1965, when Lyndon B. Johnson ordered troops to protect civil rights demonstrators in Alabama.
    Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2025
  • Helen's Tomato Pie Senior Digital News Editor Rebecca Baer heads to one of downtown Birmingham’s most popular restaurants, Helen, each summer to order their beloved Tomato Pie.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 June 2025
Verb
  • An award-winning toy creator and a doctor have teamed up to launch a new company that manufactures products designed to make health care less scary for little kids, and less stressful for parents.
    Joan Verdon, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • Production designing the ornate bathroom was an adventure.
    Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 10 June 2025
Verb
  • Key applications include improving efficiency, calculating value at risk and modeling market dynamics for traders.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
  • Marc: The beginning — when the titular character is crying, and then immediately switches from sobbing into the camera to being this cold and calculating person.
    Angelique Jackson, Variety, 8 June 2025
Verb
  • Alison devises a plan to escape her creative paralysis.
    Charlie Tyson, New Yorker, 4 June 2025
  • Monthly sessions focus on topics such as devising a business strategy and developing leadership skills.
    James Simms, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025

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“Organize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organize. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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