1
as in to arrange
to put into a particular arrangement
carefully organized the hotel's silverware by pattern
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2
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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1
as in arranged
to put into a particular arrangement
carefully organized the hotel's silverware by pattern
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2
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
Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Apr. 2025
Billy McFarland, creator of the disastrous original Fyre Festival eight years ago, served four years in prison for financial crimes after organizing the event in 2017 that promised attendees world-class music acts and entertainment but ended up scamming people out of thousands of dollars.
—Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Emily Fishbein, Hpan Ja Brang, The Dial, 17 Apr. 2025
Hanks played Carlo’s (Jimi Stanton) best friend, Joey Maldini, who has criminal plans of his own while working for organized crime boss Jimmy Baxter (Michael Stuhlbarg).
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2025
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2025
The event was organized by the junior class of 2026 Patronesses Sally LaRocca, Nikola Kaminsky, and Bella Pfefferman.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
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Protestors rallied at Burk Burnett Park before marching to Sundance Square as part of a national day of action organized by the 50501 Movement, with events in all 50 U.S. states.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Apr. 2025
Billy McFarland, creator of the disastrous original Fyre Festival eight years ago, served four years in prison for financial crimes after organizing the event in 2017 that promised attendees world-class music acts and entertainment but ended up scamming people out of thousands of dollars.
—Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
The collapse of rule of law has also led to a proliferation of organized crime and resource grabbing.
—Emily Fishbein, Hpan Ja Brang, The Dial, 17 Apr. 2025
Hanks played Carlo’s (Jimi Stanton) best friend, Joey Maldini, who has criminal plans of his own while working for organized crime boss Jimmy Baxter (Michael Stuhlbarg).
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2025
Verb
Or, keep your electronics safe and organized with the Lenovo Laptop Backpack, currently just $17.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2025
The event was organized by the junior class of 2026 Patronesses Sally LaRocca, Nikola Kaminsky, and Bella Pfefferman.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for organize
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Put on trial before a military tribunal and found guilty on 474 counts of murder (as well as embezzlement of public funds, material injury, and systematic violations of human rights) was Equatorial Guinea’s first post-independence president, Francisco Macías Nguema.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Apr. 2025
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The ruling party’s officials and military leaders are responsible for abuses, crimes and human rights violations that are part of the systematic repression campaign, according to U.N. experts.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
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As the judge made clear at yesterday’s hearing, the evidence shows a plan to attack Max and Michael, and its methodical implementation.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Continuous Improvement: The Film Room Mentality Throughout his career, Rich Gannon's approach to improvement was methodical and unflinching.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Still in regular contact with his two now-teenagers by his fashion designer ex-wife, Georgina Chapman, Weinstein had wanted to shield them from the fact of his cancer.—
Phoebe Eaton,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
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Knowles wants women to remember to get regular screenings–early detection is key.—
Essence,
Essence,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Organize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organize. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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