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as in sequence
the way objects in space or events in time are arranged or follow one another
you always keep your books in perfect alphabetical order we haven't found out the order of the speeches yet
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2
as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
a religious order
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as in type
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
collects movie posters, photographs and autographs of the stars, and other memorabilia of that order
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as in medal
a piece of metal given in honor of a special event, a person, or an achievement
a book with full-color illustrations of British orders and decorations
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as in shape
a state of being or fitness
finally got the car back in working order
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as in instruction
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
the commander issued an order that the number of guards for the prisoner be doubled
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as in class
one of the segments of society into which people are grouped
the lower orders were once expected to be content living out their lives as servants to the upper classes
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as in category
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
regards draftees as an entirely different order of soldier and less desirable than volunteers
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as in to arrange
to put into a particular arrangement
I've ordered all of my CDs according to type of music he likes to order his life so that there are few surprises
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as in to request
to give a request or demand for
the players ordered hamburgers for lunch
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as in to ask
to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority
the teacher ordered that everyone sit down immediately and be quiet
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as in to instruct
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority
the police officer ordered the crowd to back away from the suspect
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Recent Examples of order
Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2025
Armed with information about a state law that allows pollinator-friendly native landscaping to grow more than 8 inches tall, Dullinger appealed the order to the city’s legislative hearing officer, who saw things his way.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Their suit, filed in San Francisco, said the government’s budgeting and personnel offices overstepped their authority by ordering agencies to carry out layoffs in response to the shutdown.
—Collin Binkley, Twin Cities, 13 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Linnet noted that two weeks ago, a federal judge blocked the president’s order to deploy troops in Portland.
—Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2025
Armed with information about a state law that allows pollinator-friendly native landscaping to grow more than 8 inches tall, Dullinger appealed the order to the city’s legislative hearing officer, who saw things his way.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
Police can order a protest to disperse if there is a clear danger of riot, disorder, or threat to public safety, but must give clear dispersal orders.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Their suit, filed in San Francisco, said the government’s budgeting and personnel offices overstepped their authority by ordering agencies to carry out layoffs in response to the shutdown.
—Collin Binkley, Twin Cities, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for order
Noun
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But the sequence was indicative of the Broncos’ general offensive approach under Payton after the first quarter in London.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
17 Oct. 2025
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This sequence continues with both of them lifting their heels and performing a rhythmic stretch meant to highlight the flexibility of their joint movement.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Doctors Without Borders emergency center in the neighborhood of Turgeau had temporarily closed in March 2025 after armed men opened fire on four of the organization's vehicles that were evacuating staff from the center.—
NPR,
NPR,
17 Oct. 2025
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According to a report from CBS News, the volunteer foster organization hopes to place her and a feline companion with whom Xiao Mao has bonded in a forever home in the next few months.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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As reported, Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026 already unveiled the deigns for the torch and medals of the upcoming Winter Games.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Overall, Bay Area breweries accounted for 18 of the 79 California medals, and a few new names were among the awardees.—
Jay R. Brooks,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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About 150 volcanoes in the Atacama Andes—including Láscar, Chile’s most active—create this shape-shifting environment that’s as active as the travelers cresting it.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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Such unsupervised conversational shape-shifting would make this rogue Humbert particularly charismatic.—
Vauhini Vara,
The Atlantic,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Follow these instructions to enable your phone to receive Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs).—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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The instruction from the government prompted the national strike.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Founded by Rachel Katzman in 2017, Pvolve is a low-impact toning workout — available online and in-person for classes — prioritizing strength, stability and mobility.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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Students in those schools have been unable to get their meals at lunch, to make it to classes on different floors or even to attend their neighborhood school.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In a feat of logistics, the production miraculously arranged the shooting schedule so that every principal actor’s final scene on the show was also their last day of filming — something the Duffers have been freshly reliving again and again in the edit bay.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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However, for years, police suspected that Charles arranged the murder of Markel.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Another business owner requested simplifying licensing processes and making renewals easier.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
17 Oct. 2025
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Before the crash, air traffic control audio captures the pilots requesting an altitude range — known as a block altitude — to maneuver the airplane.—
Pete Muntean,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Order.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/order. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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