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 organized
J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2025
The intrigue: While many people are moving away from organized religion, some are embracing spirituality.
—Carly Mallenbaum, Axios, 3 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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Adjective
There has been quite a bit of negative activity around libraries, specifically around organized groups, introducing legislation to limit people’s access to materials in library collections.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2025
The intrigue: While many people are moving away from organized religion, some are embracing spirituality.
—Carly Mallenbaum, Axios, 3 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 organized
Adjective
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To environmental activists, the systematic deconstruction of America’s coal industry was a beautiful thing, a way to meet emissions goals set under the Paris Climate Accords.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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For the latter, organizations must invest in their own systematic transformation, covering everything from strategy and operations to communications, to become future-ready brands that are resilient, impactful, responsive and adaptive.—
Piyachart Isarabhakdee,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
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Baker passed a polygraph test arranged by his attorney.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Waivers or payment plans can sometimes be arranged to avoid a complete cutoff of benefits.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Electoral authorities reported voter participation of more than 80% and planned to release initial results within two hours.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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The company has also planned a demonstration to validate the JQL’s design and performance while employing a JAGM to engage a representative threat Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Apr. 2025
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And our findings have broader implications for how species are classified and protected under conservation laws.—
Andre A. Naranjo,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2025
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Arrest warrant questioned Many law experts question the validity of the warrant, which specified that certain key provisions of South Korea's Criminal Procedure Act should be excluded, which meant the police could search the military and government-classified presidential residence.—
Joohee Cho,
ABC News,
5 Jan. 2025
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There’s no such thing as being over-prepared when traveling with kids.—
Ramona Saviss,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
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All four teams are stronger and better prepared with players who weren’t available for the first meeting.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Monk missed the last nine games of the 2023-24 regular season and two play-in games due to a right MCL sprain.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Anthologies had all but vanished from regular TV programming, and the idea of a series without recurring characters or story arcs didn’t neatly fit into the standard categories.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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That basic annuity is calculated using years of service and the highest average pay during three consecutive years of service, so even employees who are eligible for the program could end up with a lower-than-expected benefit if they are pushed out.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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The asteroid, which was first reported in December 2024 and is large enough to destroy an entire city, was initially calculated to have a 1% chance of hitting the Earth in the year 2032.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Organized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organized. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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