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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
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.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 15 June 2026
And in 1960, fearing Congo and its vast resources moving out of the West’s sphere of influence, Eisenhower ordered Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba murdered.
—Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
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Adjective
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
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.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
Age checks Platforms will be ordered to verify users’ ages.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 15 June 2026
And in 1960, fearing Congo and its vast resources moving out of the West’s sphere of influence, Eisenhower ordered Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba murdered.
—Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ordered
Adjective
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Dosenbach says the results have challenged his assumptions about standardized testing for kids—and about screen time.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
11 June 2026
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The workgroup evaluating the use of standardized tests will look into the pros and cons of incorporating SAT, ACT or 11th grade Smarter Balanced Assessment scores in the admissions process.—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Every match, in every stadium, will pause twice—midway through each half—for a mandatory three-minute hydration break, regardless of weather or temperature.—
Dilan Gomih,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The Chiefs finished mandatory minicamp on Thursday with Josh Simmons at left tackle, and Jaylon Moore, Esa Pole and Kahlil Benson getting first-team snaps at right tackle.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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On Thursday, deputies arranged to meet the man outside his apartment building in the 100 block of North Rollins Road and safely took him into custody, authorities said.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
24 Aug. 2025
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Prosecutors allege that Donna and her son, Charlie, arranged the murder so Wendi could gain full custody of their children and start a new life in South Florida.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Both the prosecution and defense requested that jurors' answers not be publicly broadcast.—
John Diedrich,
jsonline.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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The senators additionally requested the companies detail their fraud-prevention strategies and investments and provide the steps the companies take to prevent the release of sensitive customer information.—
Allan Smith,
NBC news,
11 Dec. 2025
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When asked what policies would have prevented the shooting, Noem did not provide specifics.—
Holmes Lybrand,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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Property tax rebate, naming rights and other concerns A Cleves resident asked if taxpayers will get the 30% property tax rollback that county leaders promised when voters approved the sales tax and said that should be noted in the new lease agreement.—
Erin Glynn,
The Enquirer,
25 July 2025
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Most declined to speak, with some saying they’d been instructed to stay quieter than usual during the unusually hectic shift.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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The study enrolled 90 overweight and obese adults from the Netherlands for an eight-week, low-energy diet in which they were instructed to lose 8% of their body weight, according to a press release.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Aim to tidy the countertops for at least a few minutes every day to keep them organized and ready for food prep and eating.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Dec. 2025
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Nunez is the third journalist killed by organized crime in Peru in 2025, following the slayings of journalists Gaston Medina and Raul Celis.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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Judge Gregory Carro had scheduled the hearing for Tuesday but adjourned it about a half-hour after it was supposed to start when Assistant District Attorney Joel Seidemann told him that prosecutors had failed to send required paperwork to the jail.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Fortune,
16 June 2026
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The buyer’s contribution may come from household savings or gift funds, but funds from other down payment assistance grants or credits do not count toward the required contribution.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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“Ordered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ordered. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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