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
Doyle Rice, USA Today, 16 June 2026
All five suspects are facing charges of engaging in organized criminal activity.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
Jenny S. Li, Variety, 20 June 2026
Union De Vecinos has organized a petition opposing the BID that organizers said has garnered more than 300 signatures.
—Alejandra Molina, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
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Adjective
Tropical storms earn a name when forecasters describe them as an organized or organizing system with a warm central core and maximum sustained winds of at least 39 mph.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 16 June 2026
All five suspects are facing charges of engaging in organized criminal activity.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
Verb
The Chinese promotion venue will host matchmaking sessions organized by category – films, drama series, and microdramas – alongside international industry salons and cultural tourism route promotions.
—Jenny S. Li, Variety, 20 June 2026
Union De Vecinos has organized a petition opposing the BID that organizers said has garnered more than 300 signatures.
—Alejandra Molina, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for organized
Adjective
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What is remarkable is the scale—and the single-minded, systematic efficiency.—
Laura Secor,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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That is at odds with a much larger systematic review published in The BMJ, formerly known as the British Medical Journal.—
Sydney Lupkin,
NPR,
14 June 2026
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First class will see suites arranged in a 1-1-1 configuration across the cabin, each featuring an 80-inch flat bed and separate armchair, plus a full-length wardrobe.—
Jake McGowan,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Written, composed, and arranged by K-indie singer-songwriter and producer Hyun-sang Ha, the pop-rock ballad was created with his friend, Minhyuk, in mind.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The commission is scheduled to hold its first in-person meeting, which will be open to the public, in Berkeley in October, with additional meetings planned for Los Angeles, the Central Valley and Northern California over the next 12 months.—
Anat Rubin,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Accusing Israel of violating the ceasefire in Lebanon, Iran balked at attending talks planned Friday, the first since the Iranian and US presidents signed the 14-clause memorandum of understanding (MoU) earlier in the week.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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Raad’s subject—war—is likewise highly systematized, yet requires mental gymnastics to justify itself.—
Emily Watlington,
ARTnews.com,
24 May 2026
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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
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Customs officials said the World Health Organization classified khat as a drug of abuse in 1980.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Each meteor was classified based on 13 properties, including its speed, brightness and its height.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Lauzon also serves as a community engagement manager and designed the project to give emerging and underrepresented artists a place to sell their work without financial barriers.—
Ray Campos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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With a range of 50 to 300 kilometers, the drones, all made in Ukraine, are designed to throttle the Russian army’s logistics – adding a new dimension of strikes to Ukraine’s strategy as the war grinds through its fifth year.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Police emphasized that the search was not a recovery effort but a methodical attempt to eliminate one possible location where Moore could be.—
Stephen Sorace , Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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The 10-month timeline follows the methodical technical work that went into the process.—
Matthew Jacobs,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
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The story of this ex-Clapton car begins in London, when it was ordered on July 4, 1966, by businessman Robin Houry.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
22 June 2026
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The Federal Communications Commission, led by Chairman Brendan Carr, ordered Disney to file for renewals for eight of its stations years ahead of schedule.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
22 June 2026
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“Organized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organized. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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