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
Parents are also organizing a bake sale at the event, and a direct donation campaign is underway.
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Amy Stark Shireman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
During Barack Obama’s presidency, conservative funders invested in grassroots organizing to beat the left’s turnout and persuasion machines.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Unsurprisingly, organizing and decluttering pros cite the same common problem zones.
—Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 29 Apr. 2026
Nedelman has assembled the book club over the decades, inviting women from different parts of her life, including investment clubs and Planned Parenthood organizing along with high school classmates.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
For China's leadership, national security remains the organizing principle behind economic, technological, and regulatory decisions, particularly within its innovation ecosystem.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Patel began organizing at the school, slowly building trust with students and support staff members, Davis Gates said.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Karimova has faced a series of trials after a first conviction in Uzbekistan eight years ago, and is serving a 13-year sentence for organizing a criminal group, extortion and embezzlement.
—Jamey Keaten, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2026
Crafting, puzzles, cleaning out your closet, organizing your pantry, or reading a book all fall into this category.
—Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Amy Stark Shireman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
During Barack Obama’s presidency, conservative funders invested in grassroots organizing to beat the left’s turnout and persuasion machines.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Unsurprisingly, organizing and decluttering pros cite the same common problem zones.
—Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 29 Apr. 2026
Nedelman has assembled the book club over the decades, inviting women from different parts of her life, including investment clubs and Planned Parenthood organizing along with high school classmates.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
For China's leadership, national security remains the organizing principle behind economic, technological, and regulatory decisions, particularly within its innovation ecosystem.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Patel began organizing at the school, slowly building trust with students and support staff members, Davis Gates said.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Karimova has faced a series of trials after a first conviction in Uzbekistan eight years ago, and is serving a 13-year sentence for organizing a criminal group, extortion and embezzlement.
—Jamey Keaten, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2026
Crafting, puzzles, cleaning out your closet, organizing your pantry, or reading a book all fall into this category.
—Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for organizing
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Ballmer steadfastly denies arranging the deal between Aspiration and Leonard, who by all accounts performed no duties for Aspiration.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Just three weeks ago, Vancouver Police reported five incidents involving a man allegedly robbing people after arranging to meet with him, to sell the suspect Pokémon cards.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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An hour before Hitchcock's execution, Texas is planning to put James Broadnax to death for the 2008 double murder of two Christian music producers in the Dallas suburb of Garland.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Countries across the Gulf have arrested scores of people during the war, on charges ranging from posting images of wartime damage, to planning terrorist attacks with Iran.—
Dominic Dudley,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The funeral home building was demolished in 2024 after the EPA condemned it, classifying it as a toxic waste site.—
Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Whether the law survives looming legal challenges—rooted in a 1933 state Supreme Court ruling classifying income as property—remains an open question.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The two were caught on camera by fellow passengers who were filming while the plane was on the runway preparing for takeoff.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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The British Embassy in Washington, DC, posted a video on social media on April 27 giving people a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into preparing afternoon tea for 650 people.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Chaotic video obtained by FOX 35 shows local authorities ordering the teens to leave the area as police cars lined the roads.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Don’t leave without ordering the bread pudding for dessert, which is prepared in a deep fryer and is the perfect consistency.—
Anna Katherine Clemmons,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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In early March, engineers from the Armaments Center began designing, explosive pressing, housing manufacturing and integrating the warhead to be used on a low-cost and expendable one-way attack drone.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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In a way, Tim Cook's superpower was always taking the innovation in Cupertino and orchestrating the external forces to bring it to life, through perfecting the supply chain and designing supplier relationships as chief operating officer, and eventually practicing international diplomacy as CEO.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Organizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organizing. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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