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
The beginnings of the visits date back to 2007, when Sisters Pat Murphy and JoAnn Persch started organizing weekly prayer vigils outside the building.
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Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
When asked about foreign influence in Indiana's anti-ICE protests, Banks' Senate spokesperson Jessica McCune said multiple groups organizing protests and actions are part of a financial support network tied to Singham.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 19 Feb. 2026
MeidasTouch and MoveOn Civic Action, the progressive organizations organizing the event, said yesterday that more guests would be announced.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Verona, in the same Veneto region as Cortina, was chosen for its unique venue and relatively central location, said Maria Laura Iascone, the local organizing committee's head of ceremonies.
—ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
Another strengthened her network of mom friends by organizing a night out.
—Mika Ellison, NPR, 18 Feb. 2026
Tavistock Development Company, the primary developer behind Lake Nona, approached festival organizers Brian Young and Janet Gamache about organizing an event in Lake Nona after hearing their reputation with events in Orlando, Mount Dora and beyond.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
The Foxboro Select Board has been pressing FIFA and Boston 26, the nonprofit host committee organizing the World Cup matches and related events in the Bay State, for details on security funding.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
Johnson said Jackson that while the Selma marches are remembered as heroic acts today, organizing people for such a cause was not easy then and still isn't.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
When asked about foreign influence in Indiana's anti-ICE protests, Banks' Senate spokesperson Jessica McCune said multiple groups organizing protests and actions are part of a financial support network tied to Singham.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 19 Feb. 2026
MeidasTouch and MoveOn Civic Action, the progressive organizations organizing the event, said yesterday that more guests would be announced.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Verona, in the same Veneto region as Cortina, was chosen for its unique venue and relatively central location, said Maria Laura Iascone, the local organizing committee's head of ceremonies.
—ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
Another strengthened her network of mom friends by organizing a night out.
—Mika Ellison, NPR, 18 Feb. 2026
Tavistock Development Company, the primary developer behind Lake Nona, approached festival organizers Brian Young and Janet Gamache about organizing an event in Lake Nona after hearing their reputation with events in Orlando, Mount Dora and beyond.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
The Foxboro Select Board has been pressing FIFA and Boston 26, the nonprofit host committee organizing the World Cup matches and related events in the Bay State, for details on security funding.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
Johnson said Jackson that while the Selma marches are remembered as heroic acts today, organizing people for such a cause was not easy then and still isn't.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for organizing
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Of course, standard service like checking you in, unpacking your luggage, and arranging your room and amenities to your liking is taken care of effortlessly.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Since then, Elizabeth has been as important to Copeland’s professional life as his personal life, co-founding a children’s theater school with him, arranging his music, and supporting him as he was launched from obscurity.—
Matthew Blackwell,
Pitchfork,
17 Feb. 2026
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Over the next few years, Connecticut Water is planning 26 projects around the state targeting PFAS filtration to meet the new EPA regulations by the 2029 deadline.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2026
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Be sure to check out our guide to checking the safety of eclipse glasses, along with our top 10 tips for planning your 2026 solar eclipse trip.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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This means OpenAI is essentially classifying the model as capable enough at coding to potentially facilitate significant cyber harm, especially if automated or used at scale.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Young Women’s Leadership Academy has students in grades 6-12 and has an 85% minority population, with 65% of total students classifying as Hispanic and 20% as African-American.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Jan. 2026
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The organization relies on community support and is preparing for a Mother's Day fundraiser to continue the work.—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Fine restaurants must wait for customers’ orders before preparing the food.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Kim had previously taken responsibility for ordering soldiers to enact martial law.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The wholesaler will be rolling out custom cake and deli tray ordering through its mobile app.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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In Delhi, there was a growing awareness by middle powers of the need to build their own AI capability — whether in training their own models, designing their own chips, or extricating themselves from the convenient but risky grip of Silicon Valley software giants.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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The researchers also hope their research will aid in designing better quantum correction schemes and extending the coherence time of the qubits.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Organizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organizing. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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