tidy (up)

verb

Definition of tidy (up)next
1
as in to clean (up)
to make a place neat and orderly by removing extraneous stuff just give me a minute to tidy up before you bring company over

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2
as in to trim
to make neat we'll work more efficiently if we tidy up our work area after completing the first phase of our experiment

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tidy (up)
  1. trim
  2. organize
  3. arrange
Verb
  • Even the Oklahoma City Thunder, who are still sitting on a huge haul of future draft capital, had to start trimming their supporting cast this offseason because Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams’ max extensions kicked in.
    — Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • The pate uses trim such as collars and tails, which are double smoked, much like classic barbecue burnt ends.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of trim
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  • These fatal interactions, fueled by deaths earlier in the year in Minneapolis, pushed protesters to come out and organize against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including in uptown Charlotte.
    — Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • Yermolaiev’s lawyers released a letter this week accusing Ukrainian security services of organizing the explosion, and urging protection for his family.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Definition of organize
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  • These icons—including symbols associated with hygiene, nature, science, sustainability, food, and culture—are arranged to form a large letter U, echoing the original corporate logo while also reflecting the company’s commitment to diversity.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026
  • According to the court judgment, the pair arranged for employees and associates to drive up bidding prices at auction, inducing the collector, identified under the pseudonym Li Pin, to purchase the items at inflated prices.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of arrange
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“Tidy (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tidy%20%28up%29. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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