Synonyms of organizing

organizing

verb

present participle of organize

1

as in arranging

to put into a particular arrangement

carefully organized the hotel's silverware by pattern

Synonyms & Similar Words

• arranging
• classifying
• ordering
• systematizing
• disposing
• codifying
• marshaling
• ranging
• arraying
• placing
• grooming
• laying out
• drawing up
• aligning
• filing
• displaying
• prioritizing
• lining
• straightening (up)
• sequencing
• making up
• queuing
• alphabetizing
• setting
• tidying (up)
• cuing
• lining up
• sprucing (up)
• setting out
• mapping (out)
• hierarchizing
• emplacing
• unscrambling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• upsetting
• disordering
• disarranging
• deranging
• messing (up)
• rumpling
• mussing (up)
• disarraying

2

as in planning

to work out the details of (something) in advance

started organizing the anniversary party months in advance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• planning
• preparing
• designing
• arranging
• plotting
• calculating
• devising
• charting
• shaping
• outlining
• projecting
• budgeting
• choreographing
• drafting
• mapping (out)
• blueprinting
• framing
• laying out
• scheming (out)
• strategizing (about)
• contemplating
• sketching
• figuring
• conspiring
• intending
• contriving
• intriguing
• aiming
• concerting
• machinating
• getting up
• having on
• meditating
• meaning
• putting up
• premeditating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of organizing

Centuries before officers appeared in uniform, posing as neutral criminologists, policing developed as a method of organizing society. — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

This development also signals the ongoing momentum of VFX professionals organizing for fair wages, sustainable benefits, safer working conditions, and a meaningful voice at work. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026

They were accused of organizing the crossing of a small boat that was unfit for navigation on the open sea, was overloaded and lacked appropriate life jackets. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

Area cyclists have mobilized in recent months, holding rallies and organizing a petition that now has more than 5,000 signatures. — Rick Maese, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026

Adler is organizing not only the McCloud show but three others as well. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Kaylie Hill is a cleaning and home-organizing pro and Scotch-Brite ambassador. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2026

Their brand names have some modest residual value but their original purpose—organizing content into a schedule—is entirely anachronistic today. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Stop organizing your attention by the calendar; start letting the client’s life trigger it. — Lital Marom, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026