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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
Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Nearly seven months after federal troops were preparing to deploy to Chicago during Operation Midway Blitz, a federal judge on Monday granted a motion to dismiss the state’s lawsuit over the mobilization amid assurances that the presidential orders have been rescinded.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Blue Origin’s New Glenn is technically open for the lucrative orders as well, but its heavy-lift rocket is taking a long track to certification opting for a four-launch approach as opposed to the normal two launches required by the Space Force.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Not all of those orders qualify for the first phase of the refund system’s rollout, which is limited to cases in which tariffs were estimated but not finalized or within 80 days of a final accounting.
—Mae Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Two soldiers, hands in the air, surrendering and carefully following the orders barked at them by the other side.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
State inspectors showered a Kendall 7-Eleven with Stop Sale orders on a picnic lunch worth of food and Stop Use orders on cold storage units during a Tuesday visit.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
Fisher, a former amateur boxer, started going viral in 2022 with his reviews of Chinese takeaway orders and trusty catchprase.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2026
If all goes to plan, orders are slated to ship worldwide in June, and delivery costs will be calculated once the campaign ends based on your order quantity and location.
—New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
Alice Kaplan, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
Although the decision orders a re-sentencing, there's a chance Peters will be handed the same sentence again.
—Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The decision orders the streaming giant to compensate users for charges dating back years, potentially totaling hundreds of euros per subscriber.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
Charlie arrives at the restaurant — still wearing his bloodied tux from the wedding — and sits in a booth and orders food.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
The legislation orders West Bank military courts — which try only Palestinians — to make the death penalty the default sentence for those convicted, except in special circumstances.
—Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Ellie finally leaves after Daisy orders her back to the cabin.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026
Wallis Simpson, who orders many pieces for her trousseau from Schiaparelli, will be photographed in a lobster dress by Cecil Beaton for Vogue.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
If the judge in the New Mexico case – or any judge in a subsequent case – orders real age verification, algorithm changes and an independent monitor, that would be a true structural change.
—Carolina Rossini, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
The arrangement is in effect until the pair's next hearing on April 30, when the judge will review their competing protective orders.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Nearly seven months after federal troops were preparing to deploy to Chicago during Operation Midway Blitz, a federal judge on Monday granted a motion to dismiss the state’s lawsuit over the mobilization amid assurances that the presidential orders have been rescinded.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Blue Origin’s New Glenn is technically open for the lucrative orders as well, but its heavy-lift rocket is taking a long track to certification opting for a four-launch approach as opposed to the normal two launches required by the Space Force.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Not all of those orders qualify for the first phase of the refund system’s rollout, which is limited to cases in which tariffs were estimated but not finalized or within 80 days of a final accounting.
—Mae Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Two soldiers, hands in the air, surrendering and carefully following the orders barked at them by the other side.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
State inspectors showered a Kendall 7-Eleven with Stop Sale orders on a picnic lunch worth of food and Stop Use orders on cold storage units during a Tuesday visit.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
Fisher, a former amateur boxer, started going viral in 2022 with his reviews of Chinese takeaway orders and trusty catchprase.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2026
If all goes to plan, orders are slated to ship worldwide in June, and delivery costs will be calculated once the campaign ends based on your order quantity and location.
—New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring, supreme commander of the Luftwaffe, Hitler’s second in command, and the highest-ranking surviving Nazi leader, steps out of the car, stands at attention to announce his surrender, and orders the soldiers to carry his bags.
—Alice Kaplan, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
Although the decision orders a re-sentencing, there's a chance Peters will be handed the same sentence again.
—Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The decision orders the streaming giant to compensate users for charges dating back years, potentially totaling hundreds of euros per subscriber.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
Charlie arrives at the restaurant — still wearing his bloodied tux from the wedding — and sits in a booth and orders food.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
The legislation orders West Bank military courts — which try only Palestinians — to make the death penalty the default sentence for those convicted, except in special circumstances.
—Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Ellie finally leaves after Daisy orders her back to the cabin.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026
Wallis Simpson, who orders many pieces for her trousseau from Schiaparelli, will be photographed in a lobster dress by Cecil Beaton for Vogue.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
If the judge in the New Mexico case – or any judge in a subsequent case – orders real age verification, algorithm changes and an independent monitor, that would be a true structural change.
—Carolina Rossini, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orders
Noun
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His choreography, recreated from his work on the show, delivers big, bold, classic Broadway dance sequences that feel ripped from another era in the best way.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Human video, once limited by missing physical signals, can now be mapped more effectively into actionable control sequences.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In early April, the Department of Health and Human Services invited nonprofit organizations to apply for Title X grants for fiscal year 2027, which begins in October.—
Dr. Céline Gounder,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Hungarian funding bodies and screen organizations will see senior management changes, and yesterday it was announced government film commissioner Csaba Káel will leave his role at the National Film Institute (NFI).—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While all three attacks are being treated as separate incidents, counterterror police are conducting the investigations due to the nature of the attacks, their locations and the types of buildings involved, the Met said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Imam was different from the scrappy Steubenville types with whom Barnes had spent his twenties.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Keburia added golden cords and medals.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Dressed in a dark suit and wearing medals from his decade of service in the British army, the prince acknowledged the crowd with a smile and a wave.—
Kylie Walters,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Your brother had similar pressure put on him by the national team after disobeying instructions and speaking out.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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This is a strong time to confirm details, send clear instructions, and keep things moving without overcomplicating it.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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He stayed enrolled at his high school in Texas, attending remotely—several years before that became the pandemic norm—and flying back down to the Lone Star State for a couple months after the hockey season ended to finish his classes in person.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2026
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There's no spa or gym, but guests use a nearby gym for free, and take classes at a neighborhood spin studio.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This year’s inductees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame lean far too male and over 60, with the class consisting of only six women spread among all of the categories — a disappointing decline after some notable changes following the departure of chairman Jann Wenner.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
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Tickets will be available across categories one through three in addition to the front-row seat categories, depending on the match.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Vatican facilitates visas and local SIM cards in advance, and arranges hotels and local transportation, allowing reporters to focus on the news rather than logistics.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Jean-Baptiste, who trained as a cellist, arranges his songs—some of which are barely over a minute long—like a chamber cycle punctuated with interludes.—
Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Orders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orders. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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