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
Maya Attoui, whose parents still live in Beirut, is organizing a metro Detroit fundraiser to support Lebanon and raise awareness about the conflict.
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ABC News, 4 June 2026
In 2025, Lithuania took Belarus to the International Court of Justice, accusing the Lukashenko government of organizing large-scale migrant smuggling into Lithuania.
—Tatsiana Kulakevich, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
The students in the StepS2Change group have become activists, organizing protests and canvassing neighborhoods during election campaigns.
—Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 4 June 2026
The organizing body is the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), in association with the Taipei Computer Association (TCA).
—John Burek, PC Magazine, 4 June 2026
In her 2008 work Mirror Play, San Francisco Poets Theatre Beloved’s Carla Harryman employs a field of speakers as an engine for organizing meaning between interior perception and exterior reality.
—Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
Organizations must conduct honest audits of what's being asked of their senior women leaders, including the invisible labor that disproportionately falls on them, like note-taking, organizing workplace celebrations, coordinating meeting logistics and providing emotional support.
—Nakisha Dixon, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
What’s available today might be gone tomorrow, but the trade-off is pricing that makes finally organizing your life feel financially responsible.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
But the office can reduce the gap by making state policy easier to implement, targeting support where the need is greatest, enforcing student protections consistently, and organizing the system around a small set of measurable outcomes that matter.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
ABC News, 4 June 2026
In 2025, Lithuania took Belarus to the International Court of Justice, accusing the Lukashenko government of organizing large-scale migrant smuggling into Lithuania.
—Tatsiana Kulakevich, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
The students in the StepS2Change group have become activists, organizing protests and canvassing neighborhoods during election campaigns.
—Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 4 June 2026
The organizing body is the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), in association with the Taipei Computer Association (TCA).
—John Burek, PC Magazine, 4 June 2026
In her 2008 work Mirror Play, San Francisco Poets Theatre Beloved’s Carla Harryman employs a field of speakers as an engine for organizing meaning between interior perception and exterior reality.
—Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
Organizations must conduct honest audits of what's being asked of their senior women leaders, including the invisible labor that disproportionately falls on them, like note-taking, organizing workplace celebrations, coordinating meeting logistics and providing emotional support.
—Nakisha Dixon, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
What’s available today might be gone tomorrow, but the trade-off is pricing that makes finally organizing your life feel financially responsible.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
But the office can reduce the gap by making state policy easier to implement, targeting support where the need is greatest, enforcing student protections consistently, and organizing the system around a small set of measurable outcomes that matter.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for organizing
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Ikebana flower arranging — Japan Ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging, has been practiced since the late 15th century and remains deeply embedded in Japanese culture today.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Ikebana flower arranging — Japan.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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In addition, the group is planning to bury a time capsule to be opened on America's 500th birthday in 2276.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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In May 2020, AMC struck a deal for an undisclosed amount of money, gaining control of both properties and planning an interconnected suite of shows under the Immortal Universe title.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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The team began sorting through possible origins for this high-energy neutrino particle by acting like cosmic forensic detectives, classifying the detection of the particle as a crime scene and hunting for potential clues that point toward a culprit.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
28 May 2026
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Researchers debuted an inventory for classifying apocalyptic belief, comprising anthropogenic causality, theogenic causality, imminence, personal control, and the question of whether the end is a good or bad thing.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
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The family had been preparing to celebrate his centennial on June 10.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
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Auditability is not optional, especially for any company subject to SOX or preparing for an IPO.—
Mike Whitmire,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Worth ordering something to eat, too?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The survey also found majority support in all parties for government interventions including testing additives for safety before they can be included in food products, banning artificial dyes, requiring warning labels, and ordering companies to reduce the amount of sugar and salt in their foods.—
Sarah Todd,
STAT,
3 June 2026
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What could be better than designing for England with Nike.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
30 May 2026
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Organizations must move from passive observation to active strategy, designing structures that translate AI learning into tangible career growth.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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“Organizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organizing. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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