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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
Other features coming soon to Runna include Upcoming Plans, which lets the more organized or ambitious runners work out plans for multiple events and training blocks throughout the year. — Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 McDaniel began making small adjustments to Justin Herbert’s footwork during organized team activities, and those changes have become second nature for the Chargers quarterback. — Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Verb
The good news is that staying organized requires nothing more than your smartphone, a folder system, and five minutes of nightly discipline. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Local advocacy groups and politicians had organized a campaign pushing not only a humanitarian argument for keeping TPS, but also an economic one. — Cameron Pugh, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Aug. 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
  • This means learning who in your company is and isn't effective at what skills, then building a systematic way to address the gaps programmatically, at scale and in real time.
    — Alessio Artuffo, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • In a sense, a remedy to remove harm should be approached through a systematic perspective, a strategy to seek equity, and targeted targeting of companies that continue to profit from slavery, colonialism, and the carceral state.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026
Definition of systematic
Verb
  • The detail arranged the traffic stop on the other side of the island, in front of the Lihue post office, under the assumption that Brun would surrender peacefully in such a public location.
    — Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026
  • After the living room, Birdie wandered to the dining room, where she was cast into an underwater light, the sun sifting through the plants arranged by the long window.
    — Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of arranged
Verb
  • The plan The state Department of Transportation planned to add toll lanes to an 11-mile stretch from uptown to the South Carolina border in order to address congestion.
    — DJ Simmons August 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The Royals planned to have Isbel play seven to nine innings Friday and Saturday.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 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
  • Approximately 35% of the state, including coastal regions, remains free of drought or abnormal dryness, and no areas of California are currently classified as being in extreme or exceptional drought.
    — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
  • Most of the filings in the case are classified, with only a brief summary of the matter being made public.
    — Elise Spenner, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Definition of classified
Verb
  • The sleek, midcentury-feeling interiors were designed by Thomas Juul-Hansen.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Their menus include advanced therapies such as vitamin shots, protein and stem cell treatments, and IV infusions designed to support goals like weight loss, stress relief, and gut health.
    — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of designed
Adjective
  • But that methodical process seemed to take a shocking turn on Friday.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Outside the constraints of the competition, Colquitt was a calm and methodical artisan.
    — John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026
Definition of methodical
Verb
  • The streamer recently ordered a sequel to the ’90s cult classic Clueless, a Scottish family drama called Laird and the true crime drama Fear Not, among others.
    — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026
  • In June, the Commerce Department ordered Anthropic to suspend access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models for foreign nationals.
    — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 4 Aug. 2026
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