organized

adjective

or·​ga·​nized ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīzd 

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

Synonyms of organized

• systematic
• systematized
• structured
• methodical
• regular

Examples of organized in a Sentence

They ran a well-organized political campaign.

She's a very organized person.

Recent Examples on the Web

Nash is being held in the Tarrant County Jail on $750,000 bond and has also been charged with one count of engaging in organized criminal activity, Tarrant County court records state. —Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Dec. 2025

These simple swaps make your carry-on more organized, your travel flow smoother, and your trip much more enjoyable. —Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2025

Some in the region are optimistic that those social bonds will lead to greater coordination on issues such as trade, infrastructure, and the fight against organized crime. —Brian Winter, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025

While Chile remains one of the safest countries in Latin America, an influx of organized crime has led to a rising murder rate and hurt economic growth, with a recent spike in high-profile incidents like kidnappings and assassinations. —Fabian Cambero, USA Today, 15 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing organized

• get organized
• organized crime
• organized religion

Rhymes for organized

• acclimatized
• actualized
• aerosolized
• alphabetized
• aluminized
• anaesthetized
• anesthetized
• annualized
• antagonized
• apologised
• apologized
• capitalised

Kids Definition

organized

adjective

or·​ga·​nized

: having an organization to plan and carry out activities

organized baseball