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as in structured
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as in arranged
to put into a particular arrangement
I've ordered all of my CDs according to type of music he likes to order his life so that there are few surprises
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as in requested
to give a request or demand for
the players ordered hamburgers for lunch
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as in asked
to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority
the teacher ordered that everyone sit down immediately and be quiet
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as in instructed
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority
the police officer ordered the crowd to back away from the suspect
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Recent Examples of ordered
Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 14 Nov. 2025
Even before the ordered flight reductions, the group told T+L that more than 3 million airline passengers had experienced a delay due to the shutdown.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026
But now, a Hampshire Superior Court judge has ruled in favor of Montebello and ordered UMass Amherst to terminate the suspension.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Open for pre-ordered and pick-up only holiday meals.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 14 Nov. 2025
Even before the ordered flight reductions, the group told T+L that more than 3 million airline passengers had experienced a delay due to the shutdown.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
The captain ultimately ordered lifeboats lowered, and the ship went down stern first.
—Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026
But now, a Hampshire Superior Court judge has ruled in favor of Montebello and ordered UMass Amherst to terminate the suspension.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ordered
Adjective
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Between attorney fees, court filing fees and mandatory credit counseling courses, the upfront and ongoing costs of a Chapter 13 case can cost thousands of dollars.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Sykes, who was nominated by President Joe Biden, a Democrat, ruled in November and again in December that the mandatory detention policy violated an act of Congress.—
Sudhin Thanawala,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Cribs, rollaways, and babysitting can be arranged.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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But vanishingly few have the equipment and technical know-how for traditional letterpress printing, in which individual letters on wood or metal ‘type’ blocks are arranged into words, inked up and physically pressed onto paper.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Cleaning staff is available seven days a week, and midday service can be requested for an additional fee.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Brian Payne, an assistant public defender in Mecklenburg, requested a bond be allowed for Gales due to a disability and poor health, but Judge Keith Smith would not allow bond.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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Becoming fundamentalist Katie, who asked that her last name not to be published for privacy concerns, was born in Texas, deep in the Bible Belt of the Southern United States.—
Rachel Clarke,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Justice Department recently asked a judge to lift secrecy requirements on the files.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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After one interaction, Judge Miranda instructed a defense attorney to change her tone.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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In general, the hospital has always instructed its providers not to make comments or notes about a patient’s immigration status on notes or other materials that can be accessed, the doctor explained.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The National Pest Management Association provides standardized WDI form information (NPMA-33) used in many transactions.—
Allison Palmer
Updated February 19,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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This article seeks to explain why, lamenting that a standardized, inoffensive approach to lighting and production design has become the industry norm.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Property annexed to the village is automatically classified as single family.—
Linda Girardi,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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But in 2026, that dream may be out of reach, with recent studies suggesting that the average middle-class worker would need to save for 52 years to be classified as wealthy.—
Alexa Beck,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
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City leaders call anti-trans legislation ‘hypocrisy’ Hill told the Statesman he had not been spoken with members of the LGBTQ+ community about his bill about bathroom use.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Feb. 2026
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Choudri’s attorney told The Times that police were called to Choudri’s home by a third-party and that prosecutors did not file charges in the case.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Ordered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ordered. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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