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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
Recently, my doctor ordered a clinical test that could not be performed in his office. — Scott Levenson, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026 Soon after, Chihuahua Governor María Eugenia Campos ordered the creation of a unit to investigate the case. — Mauricio Torres, CNN Money, 18 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
  • By breaking manufacturing into standardized, repeatable tasks, the approach dramatically increased production efficiency and helped lower vehicle costs.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The new study was limited by 19th-century meteorological records, which predate standardized observation and may not have the precision of modern records.
    — Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of standardized
Adjective
  • However, other than spot-testing, the FDA is still assessing how to standardize testing methods for identifying asbestos—a fact that set social media aflame in 2025 when consumers criticized the department for allegedly ending mandatory testing.
    — Tracy Middleton, Allure, 19 Oct. 2026
  • From 2001 to 2010, as Denmark introduced nationwide resuscitation initiatives including mandatory school CPR education, bystander CPR rates more than doubled, while 30-day survival after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest more than tripled.
    — Meng Yang, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of mandatory
Verb
  • For travelers arriving independently, the lodge's location near the park entrance is a major convenience, though transportation and activities will have to be arranged separately.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Lawyers in Russia eventually located him and arranged for legal visits, money for food and basic necessities, and the brief phone call with his son.
    — Olivia Gazis, CBS News, 22 Oct. 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
  • When asked if the ad was made with the campaign's knowledge or consent, Connie Luck, a spokesperson for Ramaswamy, released a lengthy statement Tuesday, but did not deny making the ad or denounce it.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The defense attorney who asked a Louisiana judge to ban pink from the courtroom in the Madison Brooks rape case was held in contempt Monday.
    — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of asked
Verb
  • Residents have been instructed to remain indoors, close all windows and doors and turn off all ventilation systems that bring in outside air, according to the city.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The inquiry asked about the NBA’s role in the matter, possible discipline and whether the teams would be instructed to be present for the anthem before Wednesday’s Game 3.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of instructed
Adjective
  • But the court found that the June 2025 protests in Los Angeles were responses to federal immigration enforcement, not part of an organized rebellion.
    — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • An organized cleanup and rebuilding effort accompanied by a public relations campaign intended to restore confidence in the city.
    — Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of organized
Adjective
  • The agency said any contractor who has not completed required screening will not be authorized to perform mail-handling duties until those requirements are met.
    — Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • If the council follows staff’s recommendation during its Wednesday meeting, the project would retain its current approvals, subject to the required conditions.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026
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“Ordered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ordered. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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