as in trimmed
to make neat
neatened the living room in anticipation of company
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neatened
Verb
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The stairs are lined with a cognac-colored carpet, trimmed in nautical rope.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
31 Dec. 2024 -
But over time, the big airlines trimmed service at smaller airports.—
Niraj Chokshi,
New York Times,
25 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Perhaps not surprisingly, nonviolent movements’ success depends on how well they’re organized.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Missouri Immunization Coalition, which organized the event for April 24-25, also had to lay off half its staff, according to board president Lynelle Phillips.—
Jackie Fortiér,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Baker passed a polygraph test arranged by his attorney.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Waivers or payment plans can sometimes be arranged to avoid a complete cutoff of benefits.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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With its subtly ridged trim, bust-flattering bow accent, lightweight jersey fabric, and hot-right-now butter yellow color, the camisole checks all our boxes and should be worn with Dairy Boy’s Butter Sleep Short for maximum effect.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
15 July 2025
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And don’t forget the little details, such as trim on upholstered pieces and window treatments, which can elevate the design.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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It’s located right next to the Sandbox in a tidy food truck but packs a big punch.—
Jeff Goudy,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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But even the tidiest isles can succumb to storms, natural or otherwise.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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An orderly Italian known for his precision and Alpine reserve against a passionate Spaniard.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
29 June 2025
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The streets were clean, well lit, and—traffic aside—surprisingly orderly.—
Kian Tajbakhsh,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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The creeping ivy of rap had crawled over their white picket fences, across their kempt green lawns, and around their Victorian homes, weakening the old walls between cultures.—
Jonathan Rowe,
SPIN,
5 June 2023
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The whole place is well kempt.—
Amanda Walker,
al,
15 Aug. 2020
Adjective
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The minimalist kitchen is an uncluttered space with white countertops, floating walnut cabinetry, a brick-tiled floor, Gaggenau appliances and a large pantry tucked just around the corner.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
19 June 2025
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The bedroom is serene and uncluttered, painted in a warm cinnamon-dusky mauve.—
Dodai Stewart,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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“Neatened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neatened. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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