organize

verb

ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīz How to pronounce organize (audio)
Definition of organizenext
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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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

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Recent Examples of organize 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 Keter Solana 70-Gallon Storage Bench Deck Box Made from weather-resistant resin with a 70-gallon capacity, this storage bench will organize outdoor clutter while also serving as a two- or three-person seat. —Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025 People search sites, also known as people finder sites, are a kind of data broker that specializes in collecting, organizing and selling access to personal information. —Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 16 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for organize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for organize
  1. arrange
  2. plan
  3. classify
  4. prepare
  5. order
  6. design
  7. calculate
  8. devise
Verb
  • Lithos arranges for the dust to be collected at the rock quarries and transported to local farms.
    — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2025
  • The California Academy of Sciences and East Bay Regional Parks arranged for the whale to be towed to Angel Island State Park by a private towing service so that a necropsy could be conducted, according to a statement from the Marine Mammal Center and California Academy of Sciences.
    — Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2025
Definition of arrange
Verb
  • Local clubs planned their yearly budgets around when their members could work the concession stands.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2025
  • The new vehicle is also planned for eventual production in China and Europe, Reuters has previously reported.
    — Abhirup Roy, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
Definition of plan
Verb
  • Of the 23 players in the squad that have made 11 or more league appearances this season, nine (almost 40 per cent) can be classified as long-distance internationals.
    — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
  • How Businesses Can Remain Compliant Governance platforms and compliance partners focus on helping any business, from enterprises to startups, to monitor, identify, classify and ensure that AI is built in accordance to the new EU AI Act.
    — Jessica Mendoza, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Definition of classify
Verb
  • Remembering how a few crucial opportunities to work on calligraphy and design at a young age prepared him for his career in film, fashion, and painting, Yi Ming hopes to open similar doors for other young artists.
    — Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
  • In short, the US was preparing for a world with a rising demand for ever scarcer, more expensive fossil fuels, most of which would have to come from abroad.
    — Umair Irfan, Vox, 23 Apr. 2025
Definition of prepare
Verb
  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently ordered modifications to a room next to the Pentagon press briefing room to retrofit it with a makeup studio that can be used to prepare for television appearances, multiple sources told CBS News.
    — Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2025
  • But last week, the Trump administration ordered him to halt all the lab’s ALS research immediately as part of a more than $2.2 billion federal funding freeze.
    — Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
Definition of order
Verb
  • That might seem like a minor caveat, but designing alternative cuisines that closely resemble their source dishes will be necessary if society wants to transition towards a more sustainable food industry.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 24 Apr. 2025
  • The Inouye Solar Telescope is designed to operate for 44 years, which should cover four of the sun's roughly 11-year solar cycles.
    — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Definition of design
Verb
  • The researchers also calculated how much each company's pollution contributed to the five hottest days of the year using 80 more computer simulations and then applying a formula that connects extreme heat intensity to changes in economic output.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2025
  • The Peterson Institute for International Economics calculated that tariffs could, at most, replace 40% of income tax revenues, but even that would require high tariffs that are likely to drive a recession, according to Clausing.
    — Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
Definition of calculate
Verb
  • From harborside penthouses to country retreats, Daher Interior Design devises functional and beautiful spaces that stand the test of time.
    — Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Though the defenses devised by Perrin hold for a long time despite there being only a grand total of three professional soldiers in the entire village — Faile, Bain, and Chiad — the good guys are betrayed from within.
    — Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of devise

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