Definitions

organize

[awr-guh-nahyz] / ˈɔr gəˌnaɪz /

VERB

arrange, systematize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

construct coordinate create establish form formulate regulate run set up

STRONG

adapt adjust catalogue classify codify combine compose constitute correlate dispose fashion fit frame group harmonize marshal mold pigeonhole range settle shape standardize straighten tabulate tailor

WEAK

be responsible for get going get-together lick into shape line up look after methodize put in order put together see to straighten out take care of whip into shape

Antonyms

STRONGEST

break destroy ruin

STRONG

confuse differ disarrange disconnect disorder disorganize disperse disturb mix up move scatter unfit upset

Example Sentences

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In the Netherlands, a Tesla owner launched a campaign last week to organize European buyers, some who paid thousands for automated-driving technology but still lack access because of local regulations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Rather than acting like a typical DNA segregation system that forms spindle-like structures in the cell interior, this system operates at the membrane level and appears to organize cell structure.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

“It will increase costs and increase the burden on others to organize their selves and accelerate the tendency toward regional supply chains.”

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

In one blog post, the organization denies the law is “a shield for Big Tech” and is, in fact, “essential to protecting individuals’ ability to speak, organize and create online.”

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

“Yeah, gotta run. Going to, uh, organize my bookshelves...”

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser

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