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How does the verb organize contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of organize are arrange, marshal, methodize, order, and systematize. While all these words mean "to put persons or things into their proper places in relation to each other," organize implies arranging so that the whole aggregate works as a unit with each element having a proper function.

organized the volunteers into teams

When can arrange be used instead of organize?

In some situations, the words arrange and organize are roughly equivalent. However, arrange implies a setting in sequence, relationship, or adjustment.

arranged the files numerically

When could marshal be used to replace organize?

The synonyms marshal and organize are sometimes interchangeable, but marshal suggests gathering and arranging in preparation for a particular operation or effective use.

marshaling the facts for argument

When is it sensible to use methodize instead of organize?

While the synonyms methodize and organize are close in meaning, methodize suggests imposing an orderly procedure rather than a fixed scheme.

methodizes every aspect of daily living

Where would order be a reasonable alternative to organize?

The words order and organize can be used in similar contexts, but order suggests a straightening out so as to eliminate confusion.

ordered her business affairs

When might systematize be a better fit than organize?

While in some cases nearly identical to organize, systematize implies arranging according to a predetermined scheme.

systematized billing procedures

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of organize Diaz’s sister-in-law organized a GoFundMe account to raise money for funeral expenses. Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2025 Incorporating a set of packing cubes can encourage you to pare down and organize your clothing based on the type of clothes or the day. Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025 Amazon sales rose nearly 6% during an eight-day boycott organized by an activist group, challenging the effectiveness of consumer activism against the retail giant. Kiri Masters, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025 The exhibit and sale, organized by Pacific Palisades native Heidi Farkash, will feature more than 250 artworks donated by San Diego County artists and art collectors, including works by James Hubbell, Italo Scanga, Larry Groff, James Aitchison, Joe Garcia and more. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for organize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for organize
Verb
  • Fran arranged a private flight for Marcos to Buenos Aires, which was also the same flight Martina was on to meet Fran as well.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • The team often arranges these meetings involving Horner, Marko and representatives from both the Thai and Austrian shareholders following the flyaway races in Asia due to the convenience for all parties.
    Luke Smith, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The team plans to debut Painter in July after a successful return (so far) from Tommy John surgery that knocked out his past two seasons.
    Anthony Stitt, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Things didn't quite go as the scientists planned, however, resulting in an extremely miffed bunch of people consigned to a life in dingy tunnels.
    Richard Edwards, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • In order to be classified as gin, the spirit’s most prominent flavor must be piney, cool juniper.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2025
  • He’s produced a number of hip-hop tunes, and Billboard often classifies his work as rap.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Tuchel has spent the past three months preparing for the beginning of England’s 2026 World Cup-qualifying campaign.
    Dan Sheldon, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025
  • For example, upgrading the forge lets players improve weapons and armor, while upgrading the dojo trains allies to learn new skills in order to help Naoe and Yasuke prepare for the threats that lie ahead.
    George Yang, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • They could be ordered through a catalog and were relatively affordable, said Anuja Navare, the director of collections at the Pasadena Museum of History, which maintains a private registry of homes with Batchelder tiles.
    Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The strikes conducted Saturday by the U.S. military against Ansar Allah targets marked the largest-scale operation ordered by Trump since beginning his second non-consecutive term in office in January.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Transform your bedroom with bedding picks designed to keep you warm.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Even the sets and costumes, all designed to mirror the visual plushness of the 1937 cartoon, give off less of a Magic-Kingdom-come to-life vibe and more of just Big Ren Faire Energy.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Additionally, patients’ out-of-pocket costs are often calculated based on percentages of list prices that are often substantially higher than net prices.
    Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Related Stories Still, the conversion rate—calculated based on the number of site visits that result in a user purchasing something—is still 9 percent lower among consumers using generative AI, as compared with other sources of traffic.
    Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 17 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Before the Frazier and Foreman fight was devised, former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali was stripped of the title.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Then again, maybe the first ASI wants to have ASI pals and therefore devises additional ASIs accordingly.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025

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“Organize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organize. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

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