ORGANIZED Synonyms: 106 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīzd

Definition of organized

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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organized

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verb

past tense of organize

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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Adjective

With the Sun and Mercury in Virgo making an opposition to the Pisces moon, there is greater tension and friction between the desire to stay organized and the need to surrender what is out of our control. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026 The Sun conjoins Mercury in Virgo and your 9th House of Travel, Learning, Publishing, and Belief, helping big ideas become more organized. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026

Verb

Banderas established the Lágrimas y Favores Foundation as a social impact vehicle in his hometown of Málaga and co-hosts, alongside Sandra García-Sanjuán, the Starlite Gala organized by the Starlite Foundation charity. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026 The defense was organized and rebounded well from some early breakdowns on stretch running plays, and Petrino’s offense doesn’t look like the mess Freddie Kitchens’ group was last year. — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for organized

Recent Examples of Synonyms for organized

Adjective

The film details how the tenets of the 14th Amendment, ratified post-Civil War, are now under systematic attack.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026
Health optimization requires a systematic and sustainable approach.

— Mick Safron, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of systematic

Verb

Gayle Conran Each of the ryokans served set meals, kaiseki-style, elaborately arranged, with an array of 12 or more small lacquer and porcelain dishes.

— Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
The printing process can also control how different materials are arranged, allowing different sections of an object to respond differently.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of arranged

Verb

Minister Mélanie Joly announced $541 million for this initial cohort, with more hires planned, emphasizing Canada's commitment to science.

— Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
This reaction was triggered by Kiffin, who had planned to sign tight end Dae’Quan Wright after the Cleveland Browns released him during the preseason.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of planned

Adjective

Raad’s subject—war—is likewise highly systematized, yet requires mental gymnastics to justify itself.

— Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 24 May 2026
Starboard’s 2026 strategy leans into partnership, culture and experiential momentum, while Harding+ is building a more systematized retail model around emotion, data, and innovation.

— Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026

Definition of systematized

Verb

The number of food recalls classified by the Food and Drug Administration through August this year is running below historical levels.

— Dian Zhang, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
An autopsy identified multiple injuries, and the DuPage County Coroner’s Office ultimately determined that his death was caused by injuries resulting from child abuse and classified the death as a homicide, the news release said.

— Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of classified

Verb

The company also says the platform is designed to accommodate future battery technology, potentially allowing newer packs to be used with the existing motorcycle.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
My actual wedding dress was designed with the Manolo Camparinew Satin Mary Janes in mind.

— Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of designed

Verb

Schwartz—less than a month into the job—reportedly ordered CDC staff to add an unusual statement onto the CDC’s website for measles surveillance data.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026
Law enforcements agencies have been ordered to step up security measures to prevent undesirable situations, city police Chief Anek Srathongyoo said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

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