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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
  • In addition to electoral controls, repression and disinformation have eliminated nonpartisan organized opposition.
    — Regina Smyth, The Conversation, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Skenazy advocates for keeping schools open late to let kids of all ages hang out even outside of organized activities.
    — Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of organized
Verb
  • Washington’s offense had started to find a rhythm and had just trimmed the Eagles’ lead to 17-16.
    — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Chicago lost its fourth straight game and had its AL Central lead trimmed to one half game over Cleveland, which beat Minnesota 5-2.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 12 Sep. 2026
Definition of trimmed
Adjective
  • Fashion teams can compare cities and seasons as well as brands, side by side, and it can be done with a highly granular range of attributes — such as product type, color, material and print all the way through to fit, detail, trim, closure and tone.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Designers suggest using bold shades for walls, trim, or ceilings, while balancing intensity with neutral tones.
    — Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of trim
Verb
  • Dogan deliberately arranged for Salah’s medical to take place in the metropolis of Istanbul, over 500 miles (nearly 900km) from Trabzon, so the Egyptian could see how frenzied the welcome would be.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • On Sunday, the Lime Rock Concours and Gathering of the Marques display nearly 1,000 enthusiast cars and motorcycles arranged around the Lime Rock circuit.
    — Mark Maglio, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of arranged
Adjective
  • History offers no tidy handoff from one Death Valley to the other.
    — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Pruning your fruit trees keeps them looking tidy and promotes vigorous growth and a healthy harvest.
    — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of tidy
Adjective
  • With fewer defects, the electrons instead formed more orderly triangular, crystal-like patterns.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The pair have never followed a traditional system, so producing an independent show was an extension of their orderly-chaotic approach to clothing.
    — Footwear News, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of orderly
Adjective
  • The Kona's cabin is modern and uncluttered, prioritizing space and functionality over pizzazz.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • These concepts resonate strongly with today’s homeowners who crave functional and uncluttered spaces.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of uncluttered
Adjective
  • Maynard recommends gathering all the dead foliage into a neat bundle using a bungee cord or string.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026
  • That convenient touch keeps your firewood neat, organized, and ready to go at a moment’s notice.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2026
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“Neatened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neatened. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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