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neatened

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verb

past tense of neaten

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for neatened
Verb
  • By the time the strike began, patrol had trimmed its ask significantly.
    Kylea Henseler, Outside, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Stocks that dominated portfolios in 2025 are now being trimmed to finance new positions elsewhere.
    Luke Fountain, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • These tools summarize notifications, suggest actions, and help users stay organized throughout the day.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Crucially, the organized pressure and condemnation also spurred PEN America to direct more of its attention and resources to Palestine.
    James Folta, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The goal is to move all the disks to the last pole with them arranged in the same order—but each disk may only be placed on a larger disk, never on a smaller one.
    Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 10 Jan. 2026
  • The following month, Acebedo-Garcia arranged the details for the first shipment — 293 kilos.
    Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Doing so will protect your trim, paint, and even nearby drywall from mold growth and moisture damage.
    Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Work With the Home's Architecture Whether your home features curved archways, trim, or no trim, finding ways to soften the environment's natural architecture is another way Capra says makes a home feel warmer through design.
    Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • That’s fine because Wayfair has storage containers, utility carts, and decorative bins to get you back on the tidy track.
    Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Overflowing with furniture and decor to breathe new life into your home and make any room tidier, there are so many helpful pieces worth buying.
    Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Full sanctions relief could bring several hundred thousand barrels of production back over a 12-month period if there is an orderly transition of power, Croft told clients in a Saturday note.
    Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 4 Jan. 2026
  • Venezuela has a long history of stable, orderly government that was friendly to the United States.
    CBS News, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • The Tootlas kept the outdoor spaces of the home uncluttered and used more contemporary furniture that occasionally nods to the 1950s in keeping with the sensibility of the rest of the home.
    Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 8 Jan. 2026
  • This investment in quality, minimalistic designs will cut back on waste and create a calm, uncluttered, timeless atmosphere to the home in 2026.
    Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
Adjective
  • There to support husband George, who is nominated for Best Male Actor, Motion Picture, Musical/Comedy at the 2026 ceremony for his performance in Jay Kelly, Amal added diamond drop earrings, a matching diamond bracelet, and a neat box clutch in that same traffic-stopping shade of red.
    Kerry McDermott, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Snslxh Stackable Closet Storage Baskets, Set of 5 For bulky knits and sweaters, Lam suggests using stackable shelves like these to keep piles neat and accessible.
    Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
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“Neatened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neatened. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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