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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
Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
Engineers then handed the satellite over to Firefly Aerospace, which integrated the payload with its Alpha rocket and successfully launched it just 27 hours after receiving orders from the Space Force.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 22 June 2026
In keeping with its green theme, all overseas orders will be shipped using the GoGreen Plus service, which enables shippers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the use of sustainable aviation fuel.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
Linwood Carlton retreated to a bedroom in the home and defied orders to surrender, the sheriff’s office said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026
When Pitman started in repo, orders arrived by fax; agents used foldout maps.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
Cake orders should be made at least a week in advance by stopping by the bakery or calling (817) 442-9999.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2026
The program’s crown jewel is its unlimited same-day delivery on orders of $35 or more.
—Sarah Hostetler, CNBC, 22 June 2026
The evacuation orders have since been lifted.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026
Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 June 2026
Agent Greer orders him to drop the weapon.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 18 June 2026
March — Mexican commander José Castro orders Frémont to leave the territory.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 12 June 2026
Judge orders experts to investigate water woes In February 2025, Puerto Rico’s governor appointed Luis González Delgado as executive president of the island’s Water and Sewer Authority.
—Dánica Coto, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
But before the referee orders the start of play, there will be a special opening ceremony headlined by artists such as Michael Bublé and Alanis Morissette.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
In fact, nearly every third table orders a serving, many inspired by seeing the show across the room.
—Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
Janski orders a mix of new and old through catalogs.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Notably, the subpoena orders New Britain to produce the names of all city finance directors from June 2016 to November 2025 when Stewart left office.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Noun
EarthJustice alleged that the orders override decisions made in the interest of customers by power companies, grid operators and state utility regulators to retire the plants, according to Post-Tribune archives.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
Engineers then handed the satellite over to Firefly Aerospace, which integrated the payload with its Alpha rocket and successfully launched it just 27 hours after receiving orders from the Space Force.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 22 June 2026
In keeping with its green theme, all overseas orders will be shipped using the GoGreen Plus service, which enables shippers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the use of sustainable aviation fuel.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
Linwood Carlton retreated to a bedroom in the home and defied orders to surrender, the sheriff’s office said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026
When Pitman started in repo, orders arrived by fax; agents used foldout maps.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
Cake orders should be made at least a week in advance by stopping by the bakery or calling (817) 442-9999.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2026
The program’s crown jewel is its unlimited same-day delivery on orders of $35 or more.
—Sarah Hostetler, CNBC, 22 June 2026
The evacuation orders have since been lifted.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026
Verb
Corlys orders his men to thread the rocky Dragonstone pass at low tide, even relieving the helmsman of the ship’s wheel at the crucial moment.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 June 2026
Agent Greer orders him to drop the weapon.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 18 June 2026
March — Mexican commander José Castro orders Frémont to leave the territory.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 12 June 2026
Judge orders experts to investigate water woes In February 2025, Puerto Rico’s governor appointed Luis González Delgado as executive president of the island’s Water and Sewer Authority.
—Dánica Coto, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
But before the referee orders the start of play, there will be a special opening ceremony headlined by artists such as Michael Bublé and Alanis Morissette.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
In fact, nearly every third table orders a serving, many inspired by seeing the show across the room.
—Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
Janski orders a mix of new and old through catalogs.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Notably, the subpoena orders New Britain to produce the names of all city finance directors from June 2016 to November 2025 when Stewart left office.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orders
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Speaking of that last vampire subject, this is also a great episode for Jacob Anderson in the B-plot, as Louis plays the reluctant avenger doing that loveable scoundrel Raglan James’s dirty work in two stand-out action sequences.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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Likewise, despite the filmmakers’ best efforts, there’s still a few uncanny valleys to be crossed, notably in the up-close, full-body fighting sequences, which remind us how much VFX isn’t quite there yet.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
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The Eastern Pacific remains a key corridor for narcotics trafficking, with criminal organizations frequently using small vessels to move drugs toward North America.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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In May, drinks giants Carlsberg and Diageo were among 40 organizations that signed a declaration of intent to scale regenerative agriculture across their supply chains, through a program developed by the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative platform.—
Jasmin Sykes,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Other types of attractions include shows, character meet-and-greets, climbing structures and wet and dry play areas.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Assembly Bill 46, which cleared the Senate late last month, gives judges wider latitude to deny diversion petitions and limits the types of crimes for which a defendant can be granted diversion.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The results brought the delegation’s total to 28 medals across the junior, senior, and men’s and women’s artistic disciplines – the most of any nation.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Charles, then 22, received his Royal Air Force pilot’s license in the presence of his late father Prince Philip, who was also dressed in his RAF uniform adorned with medals.—
Séraphine Roger,
Vanity Fair,
21 June 2026
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For large populations, use a product containing spinosad, bifenthrin or Bacillius thurgiensis, according to label instructions.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
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The Court also decided on Monday not to grant a retrial to a man convicted in a notorious decades-old cold case, reversing a decision that determined the jurors who convicted Pedro Hernandez of killing Etan Patz more than 40 years ago received improper instructions.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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This year, classes include theology, Latin, anatomy and physiology, algebra, geometry and logic.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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With low-rise condos and hotels done up in the mid-century modern style, a lively plaza offering free dance classes, and restaurants serving a diverse array of cuisines, there’s always something to do in this quaint beach town.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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The system focuses on detecting and identifying Class 1 drones, which are among the smallest categories of military and commercial unmanned aircraft.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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The rooms There are 19 room categories, including 11 different suite types.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Verb
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And then someone arranges logistics and provides the weapon.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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Aria even has a musical director, who arranges performances and special events and compiles soundtracks for individual stays.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
4 June 2026
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“Orders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orders. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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