organized

adjective

or·​ga·​nized ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīzd How to pronounce organized (audio)
Synonyms of organizednext
1
: having a formal organization to coordinate and carry out activities
organized baseball
organized crime
2
: affiliated by membership in an organization (such as a union)
organized steelworkers

Examples of organized in a Sentence

They ran a well-organized political campaign. She's a very organized person.
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Beaucejour and Alcinor are both facing one count of organized scheme to defraud and one count of organized scheme to defraud conspiracy. Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025 Pickup games and organized groups regularly meet at the courts, particularly on weekend mornings. Sierra Knoch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025 One hundred and 28 years after the University of Arkansas began playing organized football, the program finally scheduled a game against Arkansas State University. Erick Taylor, Arkansas Online, 31 Dec. 2025 The leakproof design is integral for keeping the interior of your toiletry kit clean and organized, and most interestingly, the base of each bottle is fitted with a suction cup to keep them easily accessible, even if there’s no shelf in your bathroom shower. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for organized

Word History

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of organized was in 1817

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“Organized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/organized. Accessed 2 Jan. 2026.

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organized

adjective
or·​ga·​nized
: having an organization to plan and carry out activities
organized baseball

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