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
Emily Witt, New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2026
Stay organized on the go with this compact travel jewelry case and this $15 eyewear case with two pockets to stow eyeglasses or sunglasses.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
K.h. Koehler, jsonline.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Really be organized about your cooking.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The mobilization is both semi-organized and overwhelming; the cafeteria’s walk-in refrigerator is stuffed with gallon jugs of milk and cartons of eggs.
—Emily Witt, New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2026
Stay organized on the go with this compact travel jewelry case and this $15 eyewear case with two pockets to stow eyeglasses or sunglasses.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
By setting a realistic budget, timing save-the-dates wisely, and embracing local trends, couples can plan celebrations that feel both relaxed and well-organized.
—K.h. Koehler, jsonline.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Really be organized about your cooking.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for organized
Adjective
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Social media is now, of course, largely devoted to systematic fabrication.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Through decades of maximum pressure, repression and systematic delegitimization of domestic political activists, Khamenei has effectively erased most internal opposition figures from public life.—
Pegah Banihashemi,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Inside, there are three concentric circles of chairs arranged on a red carpet and, overhead, a white globe resembling a hot-air balloon.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
30 Jan. 2026
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According to some of the documents, witnesses described a system where Maxwell and Epstein arranged domestic and international travel, provided logistical support for passports, and used modeling fronts to recruit foreign nationals.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Lutnick once planned a trip to Epstein’s private island in December 2012, according to email records.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Jan. 2026
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Many other demonstrations were planned for students and others to gather at city centers, statehouses and churches across the country.—
KIMBERLEE KRUESI,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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
Verb
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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife recommends the mountain lions (Puma concolor couguar) in certain regions should be classified as a threatened species under the California Endangered Species Act.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
28 Jan. 2026
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None of the documents were classified.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Front and center for the look was a blue corset worn as part of the custom Jean Paul Gaultier guest designed by Ludovic de Saint Serni look Charli wore to the 2025 Grammy Awards, per her stylist Chris Horan’s Instagram story.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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This new era will be defined by regional power blocs, industrial policy as national security and supply chains designed for trust, not just cost.—
Mark Minevich,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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According to Sutton, federal agents are now being pushed into volatile crowd-control roles without proper training or coordination because local police have been ordered to stand down.—
Stepheny Price , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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In October, Noem ordered a video blaming Democrats for the government shutdown to be played at airports nationwide.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Bloom also appointed a coach prepared to operate within the framework of the recruitment structure.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Area shelters received food that had already been prepared before the postponement in Milwaukee.—
Mike Fore,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Organized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organized. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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