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adjective

Definition of orderednext
1
as in structured

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2
as in mandatory

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verb

past tense of order
1
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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2
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
Adjective
Davis, raised as a foster child, is trying to construct an ordered world for himself. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026 The monolithic and ordered letterforms apply elegantly to the tripod legs in a contrasting pad print to give the name presence. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
Fisher ordered a salad and french fries, and split a bottle of wine with her friend. — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026 He was ordered to be held in jail, and a bail was set at $3 million. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ordered
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ordered
  1. standardized
  2. mandatory
  3. arranged
  4. requested
  5. asked
  6. instructed
  7. organized
  8. required
Adjective
  • Researchers estimated the cost of diagnostic workups, including medical testing and standardized visit expenses.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
  • This gives reliability engineers a standardized baseline to track asset health over time, enabling teams to spot early signs of wear and intervene before minor issues escalate into costly plant shutdowns, according to a press release.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of standardized
Adjective
  • In a country where enlistment is mandatory for most Jewish men and women, these exemptions have always angered the broader public.
    — Josef Federman, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Other campaign issues include mandatory military service, which is particularly sensitive for religious Jewish parties and Haredi communities.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of mandatory
Verb
  • The Ohio State University The team explored several Scentronic designs, including a lightweight wristband with two scent channels, a necklace with five arranged like pearls on a string, and a handheld five-channel version.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026
  • There is also concrete poetry—writing arranged in images or geometric forms—a tradition that can be traced to ancient instances of shaped poetry.
    — Alec Mapes-Frances, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of arranged
Verb
  • The Paris police requested the change because police and security resources are stretched thin due to mass protests, ongoing civil unrest, and France's first NFL game happening in the region, per multiple reports.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • In 2013, Pérez requested permission to explore a part of the park for iron oxide.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of requested
Verb
  • But when asked about Cohen on Tuesday, Riley heaped praise on the athletic director.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Deanna Paul, an attorney for Tal, said that the brothers asked them and their wives not to attend.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of asked
Verb
  • Employees not involved in emergency response or shutdown operations were instructed to shelter as a precaution.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Prosecutor Louise Gray said Ali instructed a group of men to drive three vans to RAF Fairford, park the vehicles and walk away.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of instructed
Adjective
  • North Korea is remarkably effective at preventing private grievances from becoming organized opposition.
    — Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The killing underscores the dangers facing Mexican local leaders who challenge cartels, as President Claudia Sheinbaum faces pressure to confront organized crime and corruption.
    — Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of organized
Adjective
  • However, Brookfield disputed the claim and said no compensation is currently owed to BHV, and that any compensation was conditional on the premises being returned in the required condition.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • No specific guidelines were given – just the required proportions.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2026
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“Ordered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ordered. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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