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as in sequences
the way objects in space or events in time are arranged or follow one another
you always keep your books in perfect alphabetical order we haven't found out the order of the speeches yet
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as in organizations
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
a religious order
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as in types
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
collects movie posters, photographs and autographs of the stars, and other memorabilia of that order
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as in medals
a piece of metal given in honor of a special event, a person, or an achievement
a book with full-color illustrations of British orders and decorations
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as in instructions
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
the commander issued an order that the number of guards for the prisoner be doubled
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as in classes
one of the segments of society into which people are grouped
the lower orders were once expected to be content living out their lives as servants to the upper classes
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as in categories
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
regards draftees as an entirely different order of soldier and less desirable than volunteers
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as in arranges
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 requests
to give a request or demand for
the players ordered hamburgers for lunch
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as in demands
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 instructs
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 orders
Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 10 Feb. 2026
Together, dozens of self-driving robots have already logged more than 29,000 sidewalk miles and delivered nearly 28,000 food orders, according to city statistics.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
This brings up a second way that Hegseth’s orders would expand Pentagon leaders’ powers over military retirees.
—Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
But, since then, early customers, such as food and beverage giant PepsiCo, have waited years for their orders to be fulfilled amid a series of manufacturing delays.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Despite officers' orders to get out of the car, Dixon put the squad in gear and backed into three officers.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Many viewers suspected the boy was 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos, who spent more than 10 days in ICE detention with his father until being released on a judge’s orders earlier this month.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
The backstory Much of the hotel’s structure was originally a convent for the Poor Clare and Salesian orders of the Catholic Church in the 17th century.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Ketter said his store has seen a surge of online orders and messages of support after a photo of him at a recent protest circulated widely on social media.
—Nick Lunemann, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
When a customer orders orange beef or mapo tofu, a robotic arm delivers the ingredients to an electronic wok, which cooks them for precise intervals before depositing the food in a bowl.
—Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 6 Feb. 2026
In a court filing last week, Drummond’s office said the lawmakers leveled unsubstantiated attacks at Hiett and other officials but failed to challenge the validity of the fuel-adjustment clause orders themselves.
—Paul Monies, Oklahoma Watch, 3 Feb. 2026
The bill also orders utilities to implement low-income financial assistance programs and creates a moratorium for electricity shutoffs during warmer weather.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 29 Jan. 2026
July 2017 The Fire and Police Commission orders Flynn to expand the department’s pursuit policy.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Starting Monday, specialists will deliver reports evaluating the nearly 50-year-old building’s condition and repair costs that could determine whether the City Council orders Dallas’ government hub to stay put or move elsewhere.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 19 Jan. 2026
The ruling orders federal law enforcement to stop taking action against peaceful protesters, including those demonstrating against federal agents and officers.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 17 Jan. 2026
Once the Department notifies a borrower that their wages are to be garnished, the person in default has 30 days to respond before the government orders their employer to withhold a portion — up to 15% — of their post-tax paycheck.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
Noun
Others who were detained, Brooks Jimenez said, were asylum seekers arriving at the local ICE office for routine check-ins to comply with their supervision orders.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 10 Feb. 2026
Together, dozens of self-driving robots have already logged more than 29,000 sidewalk miles and delivered nearly 28,000 food orders, according to city statistics.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
This brings up a second way that Hegseth’s orders would expand Pentagon leaders’ powers over military retirees.
—Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
But, since then, early customers, such as food and beverage giant PepsiCo, have waited years for their orders to be fulfilled amid a series of manufacturing delays.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Despite officers' orders to get out of the car, Dixon put the squad in gear and backed into three officers.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Many viewers suspected the boy was 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos, who spent more than 10 days in ICE detention with his father until being released on a judge’s orders earlier this month.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
The backstory Much of the hotel’s structure was originally a convent for the Poor Clare and Salesian orders of the Catholic Church in the 17th century.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Ketter said his store has seen a surge of online orders and messages of support after a photo of him at a recent protest circulated widely on social media.
—Nick Lunemann, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
Tired of the constant cuts, Gleeson orders Opalite and sprays his cactus, causing Swift to magically appear in his house.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
When a customer orders orange beef or mapo tofu, a robotic arm delivers the ingredients to an electronic wok, which cooks them for precise intervals before depositing the food in a bowl.
—Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 6 Feb. 2026
In a court filing last week, Drummond’s office said the lawmakers leveled unsubstantiated attacks at Hiett and other officials but failed to challenge the validity of the fuel-adjustment clause orders themselves.
—Paul Monies, Oklahoma Watch, 3 Feb. 2026
The bill also orders utilities to implement low-income financial assistance programs and creates a moratorium for electricity shutoffs during warmer weather.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 29 Jan. 2026
July 2017 The Fire and Police Commission orders Flynn to expand the department’s pursuit policy.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Starting Monday, specialists will deliver reports evaluating the nearly 50-year-old building’s condition and repair costs that could determine whether the City Council orders Dallas’ government hub to stay put or move elsewhere.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 19 Jan. 2026
The ruling orders federal law enforcement to stop taking action against peaceful protesters, including those demonstrating against federal agents and officers.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 17 Jan. 2026
Once the Department notifies a borrower that their wages are to be garnished, the person in default has 30 days to respond before the government orders their employer to withhold a portion — up to 15% — of their post-tax paycheck.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orders
Noun
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Under this framework, a cell’s identity is determined by which of its tens of thousands of genes are turned on, something that can be represented by the sequences of RNA molecules (copies of active DNA regions) present in the cell.—
Amber Dance,
Quanta Magazine,
9 Feb. 2026
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The film gets aesthetically expressive in slow-motion sequences when Colin is riding pillion on Ray’s bike, capturing the sensual excitement of it all, the wild ride that Colin has chosen to take.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Summers is a former treasury secretary and Harvard University president who has been ostracized from a number of organizations after Epstein files made public earlier showed his close relationship with Epstein.—
MEG KINNARD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Many colleges host online platforms, including Handshake, that allow organizations to post jobs targeting new college graduates.—
Micki Meyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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The company believes that directional borehole disposal could provide robust and deep isolation for many types of radioactive waste, provide flexibility in repository siting, as well as allow for modular implementation adaptable to specific waste management programs and inventories.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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This recipe combines ground beef and veggies, chewy tortillas, rich enchilada sauce, and two types of gooey cheese.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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The bigger storyline for the duo is what comes after the team medals.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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That approach has earned Vonn 84 World Cup wins, three Olympic medals (including that aforementioned gold) and a career that stretches across three different decades.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Those interested can find instructions for submitting a proposal here.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Students who ride the bus will be released directly from the school once the scene is deemed safe, while parents picking up their children are advised to wait for further instructions.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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These classes won’t be part of the master’s program, though.—
Claire Rafford,
IndyStar,
9 Feb. 2026
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Colt Gray had enrolled at the school on August 14 and had already missed nine days of classes leading up to the shooting, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Outopia currently counts six core product lines, covering outerwear categories such as base layers, soft shells and hard shells.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Across lead and supporting categories, the field is defined by generational clashes, overdue narratives, potential history-makers and a few spoilers who could upend what pundits and awards enthusiasts are expecting.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The idea of an in-person meeting is suggested, and several years later, Porter arranges it.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Jan. 2026
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The program has a booking agency that arranges travel, when needed, and a program consultant meets the player in his city to accompany him.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Orders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orders. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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