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as in to arrange
to put into a particular arrangement
carefully organized the hotel's silverware by pattern
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as in to plan
to work out the details of (something) in advance
started organizing the anniversary party months in advance
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as in systematic
following a set method, arrangement, or pattern
our department is more organized and, therefore, more efficient in handling the tasks assigned to it
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as in arranged
to put into a particular arrangement
carefully organized the hotel's silverware by pattern
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as in planned
to work out the details of (something) in advance
started organizing the anniversary party months in advance
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Recent Examples of organize
Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 31 Dec. 2024
What's living in them? 19th-century seeds were no longer viable
Last September, Munger organized a team that dove to the Bentley, which lies 165 feet below Lake Huron’s surface.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 31 Dec. 2024
Jodie Cook, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Feinberg noted that a common assumption is that the father (Peter, played by John Heard) was involved in organized crime, which could be why his house was such a target.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Jan. 2025
The event was organized to raise funds for the victims and offer aid to those affected by the storm, showcasing AEW's commitment to giving back during times of need.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Pick up a handful of potatoes, organizing them into a neat stack, and lay them in prepared baking dish with their edges aligned vertically.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 31 Dec. 2024
What's living in them? 19th-century seeds were no longer viable
Last September, Munger organized a team that dove to the Bentley, which lies 165 feet below Lake Huron’s surface.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Thieves work in organized groups, snatching devices and shipping them to global black markets within days.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Feinberg noted that a common assumption is that the father (Peter, played by John Heard) was involved in organized crime, which could be why his house was such a target.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Verb
After the Mexican American Bar Association of Texas formed in Austin in 1980, 15 Fort Worth Latino attorneys organized a Fort Worth chapter in 1984.
—Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Jan. 2025
The event was organized to raise funds for the victims and offer aid to those affected by the storm, showcasing AEW's commitment to giving back during times of need.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for organize
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Not conducting systematic what-if analysis and testing to determine appropriate levels of resiliency in cases of such cyber compromises of BeyondTrust or other key third parties.Davey Winder, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Mound Key Island in Florida was developed over many centuries by the Calusa and their ancestors via the systematic deposition and layering of shells, fish bones, and other refuse from daily activities, such as food consumption and tool-making.David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Using a methodical approach to improvement and a signature cutter, Burnes won the National League Cy Young Award in 2021 and has scored top-10 finishes every year since 2020.Will Sammon, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
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For mental clarity, organization and productivity A crystal of clarity and focus, fluorite is perfectly suited for Capricorn’s practical and methodical mind.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Some of them are regular meal kits with stellar veg options.Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 3 Jan. 2025
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In This Article: How is a tinted lip balm different from a regular one?Jenny Berg, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Organize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organize. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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