in order

phrase

: appropriate, desirable

an apology is in order

Examples of in order in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This time, the focus of the piece was healthmaxxing and that guy who keeps transfusing his blood in order to lower his age. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026

This could include making public comment periods and public hearings more accessible and available in order that those governed have a stronger voice in shaping policies. — Sharon Sewell-Fairman, New York Daily News, 30 Oct. 2026

While Nordlund said immigration is one issue that can capture Hispanic voters, it’s often ranked fourth or fifth in order of importance behind issues such as food, gas, health insurance and wages. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026

Stewart came to rely on MacLachlan’s expertise in order to get deeper into his character. — Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in order

• camcorder
• disorder
• recorder
• reorder
• suborder
• transborder
• boarder
• border
• corder
• warder