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adjective

ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīzd How to pronounce organized (audio)
Definition of organizednext
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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verb

past tense of organize
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 organized
Adjective
In recent years, organized violence has reached levels associated with armed conflict. — Robert Muggah, The Conversation, 11 Nov. 2026 Clinicana suits first-time patients, those travelling alone, and anyone who values an organized end-to-end package over a boutique one-patient-a-day format. — Burak Onal, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2026
Verb
It is being organized with Mira Anta, an audiovisual investment fund promoted by Womack’s Mira Entertainment Capital and managed by Anta Asset Management. — Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026 The event called for noon Sunday is being organized, according to local station WPVI-TV, by several groups, including Philly Bike On Your Left. — Michelle Boorstein, Washington Post, 6 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for organized
Recent Examples of Synonyms for organized
  1. systematic
  2. arranged
  3. planned
  4. systematized
  5. classified
  6. designed
  7. methodical
  8. ordered
Adjective
  • United Nations commissions have formally concluded that Russian military actions amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity — murder, forced displacement and systematic persecution.
    — Tom Jurkowsky, Baltimore Sun, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The Central Elections Committee officially dismissed claims of widespread fraud as baseless and said there is no evidentiary basis for alleging a systematic compromise of the vote.
    — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of systematic
Verb
  • Acting on flimsy pretenses, Bianco arranged in February for the seizure of hundreds of thousands of Proposition 50 ballots, questioning the integrity of the election months after the fact.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
  • It's arranged into an L-shape around a terrace, creating a home designed to embrace indoor/outdoor living.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of arranged
Verb
  • The robot’s customer pilot programs are planned for 2027, and commercial availability is targeted for the second half of 2028.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The district will still need to issue another more than $200 million in bonds to pay for the facilities work, with future bond sales planned for 2027 and 2029.
    — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of planned
Adjective
  • Raad’s subject—war—is likewise highly systematized, yet requires mental gymnastics to justify itself.
    — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 24 May 2026
  • Starboard’s 2026 strategy leans into partnership, culture and experiential momentum, while Harding+ is building a more systematized retail model around emotion, data, and innovation.
    — Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Definition of systematized
Verb
  • The medical examiner classified the manner of death as homicide, and said the presence of a synthetic cannabanoid in his system 'was a significant contributing factor'.
    — Brian Maass, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The Arkansas State Police had control of the case file, and since it was still classified as an open investigation, what to share — or not share — with the public was completely in their control.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of classified
Verb
  • Its 180 rooms and suites have been designed in neutral colors and delicate fabrics, leaving the focus on the expansive white, sandy beaches just outside the window.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Ammann designed the paver for projects such as urban roadworks and cycle paths, where construction often takes place close to homes and businesses.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of designed
Adjective
  • The second period saw fewer odd-man rushes but more methodical play from the visitors, who again deposited the only goal of the stanza.
    — Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Chinese economic policy is nested within a methodical planning process, which is meant to ensure that short-term pressures do not distract from long-term priorities.
    — Oliver Melton, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of methodical
Verb
  • He was sentenced to four years’ probation and initially ordered to stay away from his ex-wife and two children for six years, which was later reduced to two years, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The Arkansas Supreme Court reopened the murder case and ordered fresh testing of the DNA found at the crime scene in 2024.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2026
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“Organized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organized. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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