1
as in arranging
to put into a particular arrangement
carefully organized the hotel's silverware by pattern
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2
as in planning
to work out the details of (something) in advance
started organizing the anniversary party months in advance
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Recent Examples of organizing
Storms organizing to our west late Wednesday evening move into North Texas overnight.
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Michael Autovino, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Human beings have built homes in many different environments, settling the area and organizing it into units such as cities, states, regions, and countries, each with its own points of interest.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
The Young Patriots have been organizing white youths and community people around similar issues as YLO has and are working a few blocks north of Lincoln Park.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Updates and organizing materials are shared primarily through social media channels, blog posts, and downloadable flyers that supporters are encouraged to distribute at protests, marches, or community events.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The schoolhouse was actually the site of a second meeting of Ripon residents organizing a new political party.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
He and Mason envision using the app in conjunction with a sports property, like organizing nationwide college tournaments for World Pong without the cost of dispatching operators to each location.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 26 Mar. 2026
That’s a song about a heavy topic — organizing an intervention for one of your best friends.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Hollywood has more union staffer organizing on its hands.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
Michael Autovino, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Human beings have built homes in many different environments, settling the area and organizing it into units such as cities, states, regions, and countries, each with its own points of interest.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
The Young Patriots have been organizing white youths and community people around similar issues as YLO has and are working a few blocks north of Lincoln Park.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Updates and organizing materials are shared primarily through social media channels, blog posts, and downloadable flyers that supporters are encouraged to distribute at protests, marches, or community events.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The schoolhouse was actually the site of a second meeting of Ripon residents organizing a new political party.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
He and Mason envision using the app in conjunction with a sports property, like organizing nationwide college tournaments for World Pong without the cost of dispatching operators to each location.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 26 Mar. 2026
That’s a song about a heavy topic — organizing an intervention for one of your best friends.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Hollywood has more union staffer organizing on its hands.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for organizing
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Long before Manhattan's iconic street grid took shape, an English widow laid the groundwork for a settlement in Brooklyn, arranging a small village in what would become the United States into one of the first grid patterns.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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But arranging spheres becomes significantly more complex in higher dimensions, which allow for more arrangements and symmetries.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2026
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After suffering a brutal knockout at UFC Seattle, Maycee Barber is already planning her comeback.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
31 Mar. 2026
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Browne’s family is planning an event honoring him in mid-May.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
31 Mar. 2026
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Whether the law survives looming legal challenges—rooted in a 1933 state Supreme Court ruling classifying income as property—remains an open question.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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By classifying sports betting as a public health issue and imposing rigid federal standards, the proposal also significantly limits the autonomy of the states, which have been primarily responsible for the legalization and regulation of this sector since 2018.—
Cláudia Nunes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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The process involved preparing documents showing proof of employment or family ties that signal an applicant isn’t likely to overstay their visa.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the face of this uncertainty, companies and other organizations are preparing for a world in which the conflict — and subsequent jolt to crude prices — becomes a long-term challenge, affecting everything from travel planning to mail delivery.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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This film is about the government ordering the elderly to relocate to distant housing colonies to maximize economic productivity.—
Adam Bell
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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The case is a rare example of a judge ordering a person’s return to the United States after being deported, said Talia Inlender, deputy director of the Center for Immigration Law and Policy at the UCLA School of Law.—
Sophie Austin,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Eco effort Architects made sure to prioritize sustainability when designing this hotel, favoring energy-efficient technologies and geothermal energy wherever possible.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Career stuff aside, this aspect is also ideal for designing (or analyzing) a budget.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Organizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organizing. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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