on the order of
phrase
as in similar
having qualities in common
They traveled something on the order of 1,000 miles before reaching Yosemite.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of on the order of
The exact match time for Serena's first Wimbledon match depends on the order of play, which will be released the night before on the tournament's official website.
—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
However, in reality, the number of collisions is expected to be on the order of several billion per second and will produce so much data that scientists won’t even be able to store it.
—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
The authors discuss leakage and superior forecasting, and include profit implications on the order of $20 million per year in the S&P E‑mini futures market since 2008.
—
Yasin Dus,
Forbes.com,
25 Feb. 2026
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
However, in reality, the number of collisions is expected to be on the order of several billion per second and will produce so much data that scientists won’t even be able to store it.
—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
The authors discuss leakage and superior forecasting, and include profit implications on the order of $20 million per year in the S&P E‑mini futures market since 2008.
—
Yasin Dus,
Forbes.com,
25 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“On the order of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/on%20the%20order%20of. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
