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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Recent Examples of organize
Webber said that groups, called krewes, organize parades and distribute beads featuring characters such as kings and witch doctors.
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Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
The protest is one of 433 at national parks across the country organized by the Resistance Rangers.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2025
Starting with iOS 16, the Photos app on your iPhone automatically detects duplicate photos and videos, organizing them into a Duplicates album located in the Utilities section.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 2 Mar. 2025
There’s talk of organizing more team-wide events on the road, such as a karaoke night.
—Marc Topkin, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2025
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Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
The protest is one of 433 at national parks across the country organized by the Resistance Rangers.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2025
Starting with iOS 16, the Photos app on your iPhone automatically detects duplicate photos and videos, organizing them into a Duplicates album located in the Utilities section.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 2 Mar. 2025
There’s talk of organizing more team-wide events on the road, such as a karaoke night.
—Marc Topkin, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for organize
Verb
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Three years later, Ade arranged a romantic trip to Italy for the couple with the intention of asking Houston to be his wife.—
Megan Pinckney Rutherford,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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And with its intuitive drag-and-drop functionality, arranging, connecting and customizing elements has never been easier.—
Carly Schnurr,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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After the trial period ends, Hulu plans start at $9.99 for the with-ads plan.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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These are all important features for anyone who plans to spend hours walking, standing, or running.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
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Despite the depth and breadth of his transactions, Sweeney did not classify his work as a teardown.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Using data from nearly 10,000 herbarium specimens, scientists at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History have brought attention to the conservation status of these plants, revealing that 87 species—almost half of the genus—are now classified as threatened with extinction.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Mar. 2025
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As with any investment, there are risks, but when private equity investors carefully assess and prepare for the opportunities, the possibility of financial success only increases.—
Jeffrey Bartel,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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After a journey spanning about 4.5 days, Athena arrived in lunar orbit Monday (March 3), where the spacecraft and Intuitive Machines operators in mission control have continued preparing the lander for its descent to the surface.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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On Tuesday, Ontario premier Doug Ford retaliated against the Trump administration’s tariffs by ordering all U.S.-made alcohol products to be taken off shelves throughout the province, Global News reported.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Mar. 2025
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March 6, 2025 Gone are most days of ordering a drink for the sole purpose of chasing a quick buzz.—
Joey Skladany,
Bon Appétit,
6 Mar. 2025
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With Boon’s small brands competing at a luxury price point, pooling together fashion, art and design into one space will help give the designers increased exposure.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
7 Mar. 2025
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The spacecraft's propulsion system, based on liquid oxygen and methane, and designed in-house, worked beautifully.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
7 Mar. 2025
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This ratio is calculated as the percentage of net stocks repurchased relative to total market cap.—
GuruFocus,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Because that period’s homeless count increased, the mortality rate — calculated as 3,326 deaths per 100,000 people — increased less, at 1.3%.—
Doug Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2025
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With the annual awards show slated to stream live on Hulu for the first time, alongside its regular broadcast on ABC, Disney devised packages that took sponsorships well beyond the program itself.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2025
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To make this work, Dykstra devised a way to combine a film camera with a computer, enabling each ship-miniature movement to be repeated precisely over multiple runs, at different angles: a system known as motion control.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Organize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organize. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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