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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
Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 4 Jan. 2026
Venezuela has a long history of stable, orderly government that was friendly to the United States.
—CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 23 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Full sanctions relief could bring several hundred thousand barrels of production back over a 12-month period if there is an orderly transition of power, Croft told clients in a Saturday note.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 4 Jan. 2026
Venezuela has a long history of stable, orderly government that was friendly to the United States.
—CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
Adverb
All these years later, Vern remembers people acting orderly, evacuating at a measured pace, stopping to allow cars into the growing line of traffic out of Yuba City.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 23 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for orderly
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That’s fine because Wayfair has storage containers, utility carts, and decorative bins to get you back on the tidy track.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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Overflowing with furniture and decor to breathe new life into your home and make any room tidier, there are so many helpful pieces worth buying.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Minimalists will opt for a charging station with organized cords or a drawer or basket to hide cords in lieu of a jumble of cords and devices, Donaldson shares.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
13 Jan. 2026
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But their approach has been too scattershot to catch on in an organized way on Capitol Hill and needs to be refined, the second Republican said.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
13 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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And not everything has to be tied up neatly in a bow.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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Not all issues fit neatly into the affordability frame.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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There to support husband George, who is nominated for Best Male Actor, Motion Picture, Musical/Comedy at the 2026 ceremony for his performance in Jay Kelly, Amal added diamond drop earrings, a matching diamond bracelet, and a neat box clutch in that same traffic-stopping shade of red.—
Kerry McDermott,
Vogue,
12 Jan. 2026
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Snslxh Stackable Closet Storage Baskets, Set of 5 For bulky knits and sweaters, Lam suggests using stackable shelves like these to keep piles neat and accessible.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Previous studies, such as a 2024 systematic review, concluded that fasting strategies are not more effective than calorie restriction.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … FAITH UNDER SIEGE – Christians targeted in systematic kidnapping campaign in Nigeria by jihadi herdsmen.—
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FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Yet as neat and tidy as this sounds, such revolutions — especially those supported by outside interference — rarely proceed tidily.—
Robert Muggah,
Fortune,
5 Jan. 2026
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Yet as neat and tidy as this sounds, such revolutions — especially those supported by outside interference — rarely proceed tidily.—
Robert Muggah,
The Conversation,
4 Jan. 2026
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The Hurricanes, who had run methodical drives all game, scored less than two minutes later on a 36-yard catch-and-run by Malachi Toney.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2026
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Canes on the board first The Hurricanes worked a long, methodical drive to get into the red zone before the drive fizzled out.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The silky fibers are smartly engineered to absorb moisture and promote airflow, helping even the warmest sleepers stay comfortable all night long.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2026
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Bishop smartly fell to the turf and the game was over with the Jaguars not possessing any timeouts.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Orderly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orderly. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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