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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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of organize The exhibit — organized by the North County Society of Fine Arts — is the first for artists Reva Sandmeyer and Page Curry Ginns at the library. Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025 The event was organized for Spanish-speaking residents. Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 19 Feb. 2025 Cupra organized the inaugural edition of The Dream Makers in collaboration with Spanish film director and Cupra brand ambassador J.A. Bayona and the Film and Audiovisual School of Catalonia (ESCAC). Ed Meza, Variety, 19 Feb. 2025 The actresses further claimed that many of the outfits worn during their recent joint appearances have not been organized. Raven Brunner, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for organize 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for organize
Verb
  • Frame a few new photos and arrange them with meaningful keepsakes on your shelves.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2025
  • This cosmic phenomenon inspired the couple to include astrological motifs throughout their wedding plans, from personalized Zodiac plates for every guest to arranging the tables to represent the sun with surrounding planets in orbit.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Pepsi is also reportedly planning to launch its own prebiotic soda this year, according to CNBC.
    Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
  • However, Boone plans on using the 29-year-old as his everyday center fielder.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The international community views Syrian civil society organizations more favorably than the caretaker government, whose leaders were classified as terrorists in many countries until recently.
    Jesse Marks, Foreign Affairs, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Nearly three-quarters of all Northeast snowstorms classified as Category 3 or higher on the Northeast Snowfall Impact Scale, or NESIS, from 1956 to 2022 took place in late January or early February, according to statistics from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.
    Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The world's tallest and second-fastest roller coaster, Kingda Ka, has reached its final days, as demolition crews prepare to implode the iconic ride that has towered over Six Flags Great Adventure for nearly 20 years.
    Mike Davis, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
  • Just prepare for some pretty large gaps along the way. February 21, 2025: Over a year after their four-month fling ended, Tom Brady and Irina Shayk are reportedly back on.
    Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 22 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Most recently, the state ordered Kingda Ka shuttered in 2023 after its launch cable snapped.
    Mike Davis, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
  • In theaters now Showtimes Suits LA Suits experienced the Netflix bump two years ago, so naturally, a spinoff was ordered.
    Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 22 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Alas, most of those statements are sheer wishful thinking and sometimes hype, designed to garner investors' support for the merger.
    Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
  • The move comes after the Chicago rapper ran an ad for his company website, only to delete all standard offerings and leave only a t-shirt with a swastika design online for $20.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 11 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Despite several plane crashes since the start of 2025, officials insist air travel remains the safest mode of transportation, with the statistical chance of being in a crash being too small to calculate, according to data from the National Safety Council.
    Julia Bonavita, Fox News, 21 Feb. 2025
  • By the time the war was nearing its first anniversary, The New York Times calculated that four out of five structures in Jabaliya had been damaged or destroyed.
    New York Times, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • View 1 Images Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have devised a biomarker test that can spot small amounts of clumping tau protein in the brain and cerebrospinal fluid, which lead to Alzheimer's disease.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2025
  • Suspicions rise amidst growing tensions in the city, and Cervantes, driven by an unwavering sense of optimism, devises a daring plan for freedom.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025

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“Organize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organize. Accessed 25 Feb. 2025.

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