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as in structured
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as in mandatory
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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
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
At the same time, the Trump administration has taken aim at incentives for renewable energy and ordered work to stop on off-shore wind projects while championing oil and gas and pushing to keep coal plants burning.
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Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
14 Jan. 2026
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
In May, Welke ordered DLI to give the DNA testing data to Duckett’s attorneys.
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Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 June 2026
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The monolithic and ordered letterforms apply elegantly to the tripod legs in a contrasting pad print to give the name presence.
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Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
At the same time, the Trump administration has taken aim at incentives for renewable energy and ordered work to stop on off-shore wind projects while championing oil and gas and pushing to keep coal plants burning.
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Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
14 Jan. 2026
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Federal judge Edgardo Ramos also ordered several luxury properties that Scott bought with the illicit funds to be forfeited to the federal government.
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Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
In May, Welke ordered DLI to give the DNA testing data to Duckett’s attorneys.
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Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ordered
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Because the texts would be part of the curriculum, they could be included on standardized testing, potentially impacting the school district’s test record if students do not perform well.
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Just as importantly, standardized primary data reduces duplication across compliance programs.
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Since then, the mussels have spread through California waterways, prompting mandatory boat inspections and decontamination requirements at lakes and reservoirs statewide.
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The requirement was lifted in 1949 but reinstated in the 1950s, and flu vaccines remained mandatory until Hegseth's order.
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First class will see suites arranged in a 1-1-1 configuration across the cabin, each featuring an 80-inch flat bed and separate armchair, plus a full-length wardrobe.
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Written, composed, and arranged by K-indie singer-songwriter and producer Hyun-sang Ha, the pop-rock ballad was created with his friend, Minhyuk, in mind.
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Most recently, in April, a funding shortfall strained the supply of medicine, according to the two correctional health staff members who requested anonymity.
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The Sacramento City Teachers Association has requested more clarity on the district’s special education spending, as SCUSD moved to lay off employees, while trustees have also pressed for more certainty around the district’s assumptions.
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Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call the Allegheny County police tip line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS.
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She was asked to join because of her extensive research and writing about the structure of indigent defense.
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Fans have been instructed to move indoors at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, which is hosting tonight’s match between Tunisia and Netherlands.
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Employees were instructed to go home after bugs were detected in the building, according to state workers and union representatives.
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The videos showed dense crowds waiting in organized lines with little movement.
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Ahead, discover more foolproof international packing tips to keep the inside of your suitcase more organized than the New York Library.
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Letters from lawmakers have gone unanswered and required reports unfiled.
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All required licenses, waivers and permissions needed for the relevant financial transactions will be granted by the United States of America.
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“Ordered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ordered. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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