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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as in arranged
to put into a particular arrangement
carefully organized the hotel's silverware by pattern
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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 organized
Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Trump recently declared Antifa a domestic terror organization, and has suggested that his administration is looking into organized funding of Antifa protesters.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
Though he was stationed at the fryer, Saft organized the stockroom on his own time, separating sauces from Happy Meal toys.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Some of the organized events, like the one in New York City, will be a march and not a rally.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Trump recently declared Antifa a domestic terror organization, and has suggested that his administration is looking into organized funding of Antifa protesters.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
The prize, now in its seventh edition, is organized by European Film Promotion (EFP) in collaboration with the Arab Cinema Center (ACC).
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
Though he was stationed at the fryer, Saft organized the stockroom on his own time, separating sauces from Happy Meal toys.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for organized
Adjective
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The analyst added that the fraudulent nature of the borrowers hints at a unique situation rather than an underlying systematic issue.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
17 Oct. 2025
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However, experts say cases are exceedingly rare and there is no evidence of systematic fraud.—
Tom Olsen,
Twin Cities,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Against a dark green wall, shelves of fabric stamps are arranged in symmetrical rows.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, a debonair and nonchalant judge, Roland Brack (Nicholas Pinnock), who has arranged George’s loan for the expensive property, is also dallying with Hedda and plots to use his influence—his power, rather—to tighten their extramarital bond.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Marines had planned to fire approximately 60 rounds, the CHP said.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Oct. 2025
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Shooting is planned for Argentina and Spain in mid-2026 and France in early 2027.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
20 Oct. 2025
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Led by its chief constable, Craig Guildford, WMP had advised the city’s safety advisory group (SAG) against approving an away allocation at Villa Park, owing to the fixture being classified as a high-risk event.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Prosecutors accuse Bolton of using a non-government personal email account and messaging application to transmit at least eight documents to unauthorized individuals that contained information classified at levels ranging from Secret to Top Secret.—
Pierre Thomas,
ABC News,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The collection includes towels, sheets and bedding at opening price points designed to offer a natural alternative to synthetic textiles in the value category.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
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What To Know The Nogales facility was designed to provide temporary housing and services for migrants awaiting processing or deportation.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The officer recalled that they had been ordered to ready themselves for a counterattack.—
Danny Makki,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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They have both been ordered to refrain from contacting each other or spending time in the district outside of school or other obligations.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Rietz prepared accordingly, downloading some podcasts to her phone for herself, along with some cartoons, which were part of her 4-year-old daughter’s weekend routine.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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My experience prepared me to contribute immediately when I was appointed to the School Board in January of this year.—
Pioneer Press elections team,
Twin Cities,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Jamey VanVliet, special agent in charge with the Nashville ATF office said, their job has been a very methodical and scientific process.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
15 Oct. 2025
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The 1978 portions of the storytelling are methodical and procedural, at their very best calling to mind David Fincher’s work in Zodiac.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Organized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organized. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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