organized

adjective

or·​ga·​nized ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīzd How to pronounce organized (audio)
Synonyms of organizednext
1
: having a formal organization to coordinate and carry out activities
organized baseball
organized crime
2
: affiliated by membership in an organization (such as a union)
organized steelworkers

Examples of organized in a Sentence

They ran a well-organized political campaign. She's a very organized person.
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Outside the capital, guerrilla groups and organized crime syndicates are exploiting the power vacuum along Venezuela’s borders and in its resource-rich interior. Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026 Lurie streamlined housing approvals, re-organized and sped up city safety responses, launched an anti-homelessness campaign and won a 73 percent approval rating among local voters. Thomas D. Elias, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026 This route can be particularly effective for those with steady incomes who simply need better terms and organized repayment. Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026 These tools summarize notifications, suggest actions, and help users stay organized throughout the day. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for organized

Word History

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of organized was in 1817

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“Organized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/organized. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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organized

adjective
or·​ga·​nized
: having an organization to plan and carry out activities
organized baseball

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