1
as in arranging
to put into a particular arrangement
carefully organized the hotel's silverware by pattern
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2
as in planning
to work out the details of (something) in advance
started organizing the anniversary party months in advance
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Recent Examples of organizing
The college was being reprimanded amid allegations of antisemitism on campus and activism led in part by Mahmoud Khalil, a foreign student organizing against Israel’s war in Gaza.
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Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 20 Sep. 2025
As an engineering problem, AI mimics basic brain functions like memory, recall, organizing information, and learning.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Once a candidate is deemed viable, Awards Intelligence manages the entire submission process, from drafting the lengthy application to organizing supporting letters.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
The bag also features several interior and exterior pockets to make storing and organizing your belongings a breeze.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
The group of neighbors is the first in Lee’s Summit to form a tenants’ union, said Anna Heetmann, an organizing fellow with KC Tenants.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
Residents are responding, by organizing and demanding protection for the health of their community and the environment.
—Michaela Rychetska, JSTOR Daily, 18 Sep. 2025
The employees, who are backed by the union organizing Starbucks’ workers, filed class-action lawsuits in state court in Illinois and Colorado.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
Removing the pressure of a large-scale organizing or decluttering effort can be a game changer for people who struggle with organizing.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 20 Sep. 2025
As an engineering problem, AI mimics basic brain functions like memory, recall, organizing information, and learning.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Once a candidate is deemed viable, Awards Intelligence manages the entire submission process, from drafting the lengthy application to organizing supporting letters.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
The bag also features several interior and exterior pockets to make storing and organizing your belongings a breeze.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
The group of neighbors is the first in Lee’s Summit to form a tenants’ union, said Anna Heetmann, an organizing fellow with KC Tenants.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
Residents are responding, by organizing and demanding protection for the health of their community and the environment.
—Michaela Rychetska, JSTOR Daily, 18 Sep. 2025
The employees, who are backed by the union organizing Starbucks’ workers, filed class-action lawsuits in state court in Illinois and Colorado.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
Removing the pressure of a large-scale organizing or decluttering effort can be a game changer for people who struggle with organizing.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for organizing
Verb
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Foster a culture of inclusion, for example, by arranging monthly or quarterly get-togethers between your in-house team and your freelancers.—
Jessica Wong,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Martha Stewart suggests using half of the pristine pecan halves on top of the filling, arranging them in concentric circles.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
15 Sep. 2025
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After March’s ruling, Syed is more comfortable planning his future.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Mabin said the department has been planning for the World Cup, which will bring six matches and a swell of fans to Arrowhead Stadium in June and July, for the better part of the last two years.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
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Without establishing any link to last week’s shooting, the Republican president and members of his administration have discussed classifying some groups as domestic terrorists, ordering racketeering investigations and revoking tax-exempt status for progressive nonprofits.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
17 Sep. 2025
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But performance dropped to 54 percent when classifying narrower age groups, and failed entirely for some users.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
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Despite the setback, Richardson has been focused on working hard and preparing himself for his next opportunity.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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In addition to her baby on the way, Cardi B is preparing to embark on a new project — a 32-city tour.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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Trump signed a secret directive this summer ordering the Pentagon to use deadly force against Latin American drug cartels, which his administration have identified as terrorist organizations.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
19 Sep. 2025
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Google suggests tedious or repetitive things like scheduling a haircut or ordering groceries as a good job for the Chrome agent.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Lopez spent about two years at Palm Heights, and, as always, began to feel the inexorable draw of designing.—
Ana Karina Zatarain,
New Yorker,
19 Sep. 2025
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Chinese scientists have paved the way for the country’s green development after successfully designing the world’s first working hydride ion battery, thus opening new possibilities for future energy storage.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Organizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organizing. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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