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adjective

as in cleaned

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verb

past tense of neaten
as in trimmed
to make neat neatened the living room in anticipation of company

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Recent Examples of neatened
Verb
Hydrangeas that only bloom on the current year's fresh, green growth (also referred to as new wood) should be neatened up or cut back in early spring, well before the arrival of summer. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neatened
  1. organized
  2. trimmed
  3. trim
  4. arranged
  5. tidy
  6. orderly
  7. uncluttered
  8. neat
Adjective
  • Refreshing core pet essentials before the season begins can help create a more comfortable and organized environment for pets and their owners.
    — Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026
  • In a joint statement on Sunday, the justice ministers of the UAE and Ireland ‌described ‌Kinahan as one ​of ​the most high-profile individuals sought for prosecution in connection with transnational organized crime.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of organized
Verb
  • Ohtani's two-run homer off Ryan Zeferjahn, his 26th, trimmed Chicago's lead to one.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • For example, Mordor Intelligence notes in its Smart Cities Market Report that Singapore’s Smart Nation AI initiative has trimmed average commute times by 11 minutes thanks to a 92% accurate bus-crowding prediction model.
    — Lee-Lean Shu, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of trimmed
Adjective
  • The trim, tidy house appears to harmonize with the scale of other homes in the neighborhood, but actually extends far back into its lot, providing southern exposure to every interior space.
    — Fred Albert, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • Having a trim lawn can add curb appeal to your home and create the perfect space for outdoor games during the summer months.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 24 July 2026
Definition of trim
Verb
  • The apartments at 64 Pratt are arranged around an atrium that soars three stories, from floor three to six.
    — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Bike rentals and a range of experiences can be arranged, including wine tasting and artisan workshops.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of arranged
Adjective
  • Subtraction Is Energy Strategy, Not Minimalism Subtraction gets mistaken for minimalism — fewer apps, fewer meetings, a tidier desk.
    — Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • On screen, Secret Wars is a tidy way to justify a new cast and a rebooted storyline.
    — Eliana Dockterman, Time, 31 July 2026
Definition of tidy
Adjective
  • In other words, the longer Russia’s gerontocratic elites sit atop the institutions that have political legitimacy, constitutional centrality, and access to resources and loyalists, the less likely an orderly transition to the next president will be.
    — Julian G. Waller, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Additionally, passengers are expected to conduct themselves in an orderly fashion while in line and interacting with an agent.
    — Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of orderly
Adjective
  • There is no visible black masking or tinting left behind on the glass, giving automakers freedom to build minimalist, uncluttered cabins.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 July 2026
  • The classy, mostly monochrome design is dense with information yet remains readable and uncluttered.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026
Definition of uncluttered
Adjective
  • Set the scene Hellerup is an affluent seaside suburb, a 10-minute cab ride or 30-minute train ride away from the city center, filled with posh homes with neat gardens.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Progressive leaders know that the technology will continue to improve at doing the structured, repeatable work that fits into neat datasets.
    — Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
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“Neatened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neatened. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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