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as in tidy
being clean and in good order
a small, unpretentious inn offering pleasant, orderly rooms
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as in organized
following a set method, arrangement, or pattern
the consultant developed an orderly procedure that allows us to process our Internet sales much more quickly and efficiently
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as in neatly
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Recent Examples of orderly
Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Still, the rotation has stayed orderly, and doesn't appear too destabilizing at this point, as seen here.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 14 June 2025
Her office in the neo-baroque Christiansborg Palace overlooks a picturesque capital city as orderly as any in Europe.
—Matthew Tostevin, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
The Strategist touched on a couple of options powered by proprietary apps that keep things orderly but limit functionality.
—Vulture Staff, Vulture, 23 May 2025
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Moscow undoubtedly would welcome a coordinated and orderly and somewhat dignified withdrawal over a chaotic and dangerous one like the U.S. pullout from Afghanistan in August 2021.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Still, the rotation has stayed orderly, and doesn't appear too destabilizing at this point, as seen here.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 14 June 2025
Her office in the neo-baroque Christiansborg Palace overlooks a picturesque capital city as orderly as any in Europe.
—Matthew Tostevin, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
The Strategist touched on a couple of options powered by proprietary apps that keep things orderly but limit functionality.
—Vulture Staff, Vulture, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for orderly
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Original price: $199.99 The Bay Isle Home Cerina Boho Natural Rattan Shoe Storage Cabinet features adjustable interior shelves for storing up to 12 pairs of shoes, as well as a convenient top drawer for small essentials, helping to keep your home tidy and chic.—
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FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
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There’s even a playful nod to Jo’s creative side: one corner features a tidy workstation for writing recipes, meal planning, or just sipping coffee in peace.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2025
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The Browns mandatory minicamp concluded on June 12, and the three-day session ended the team’s organized offseason program.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2025
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To find out what happened, a team from Spain’s UCO, a division within the Spanish Civil Guard responsible for investigating and prosecuting serious and organized crime, gets sent in.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2025
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Proofs can vary significantly, but many cask strength bourbons land between 110 and 135 proof, delivering an intense and layered sipping experience that can be softened with a splash of water or enjoyed neat for full impact.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Material: 99% cotton, 1% elastane Washes: 3 options Mother’s Hustler jeans flare ever so slightly at the ankles, with a raw hem that’s edgy but still neat enough to wear to work.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
23 June 2025
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Dependency Analysis And Risk Assessment: Carry out a systematic evaluation of your domain strategy.—
Daniel Strauss,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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For almost five decades, Iran has been run as a police state, where fear, surveillance, and systematic human rights abuses are tools of governance and methods of regime survival.—
Ruth Marks Eglash,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2025
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Similarly, Israel’s methodical strikes on research labs, explosives test sites, reactors, and nuclear scientists has likely set back the Islamic Republic’s work — either toward nuclear breakout or a just-in-time weapon that could be ready within weeks.—
Brett Schaefer,
National Review,
23 June 2025
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The British soldiers fought in red uniforms with orderly precision and methodical execution; Marion fought in camouflage from trees and bushes.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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“Orderly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orderly. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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