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
Charles J. Dimitroff, The Conversation, 12 June 2026
England’s official national supporters clubs are among the most organized in international football and are famous for traveling without tickets and gathering in host cities simply to be part of the World Cup atmosphere.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
The Tribune organized an amateur boxing tournament that would be the foundation of the Golden Gloves.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
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Adjective
But cancer is more organized and strategic than that.
—Charles J. Dimitroff, The Conversation, 12 June 2026
England’s official national supporters clubs are among the most organized in international football and are famous for traveling without tickets and gathering in host cities simply to be part of the World Cup atmosphere.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Verb
For five years, since April 2021, he has been barred from participating in contests and other events organized by the United States Tennis Association.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
The Tribune organized an amateur boxing tournament that would be the foundation of the Golden Gloves.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 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
Verb
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There was Asher Durand, master of the winsome glade; John Frederick Kensett, poet of still waters; and, above all, Thomas Cole, the philosopher-king of landscape, with whom an 18-year-old Church arranged to study privately.—
Susan Tallman,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
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This meal was arranged like weather.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
Verb
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With the new wells for compact compliance now planned, the Republican River district and the local groundwater districts must get serious about conservation planning.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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The tournament lasts until July 19 and watch parties are being planned at dozens of locations around the Bay Area.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
14 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
Adjective
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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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In addition to the prison sentence, Høiby was ordered to pay compensation to the victims.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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In addition to the prison sentence, Hoiby was ordered to pay compensation to the victims.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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“Organized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organized. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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