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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
Karin Brulliard, Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2026
Leon also faces a Level 6 felony battery count and a misdemeanor charge of resisting law enforcement for kicking a Portage Police officer at the Northwest Health-Portage facility and persistently refusing to follow orders from arresting officers, documents state.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Combined, the two mission task orders had an original contract value of $225 million.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
Walmart will pay up to $100 million to settle a complaint by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 11 states alleging the company withheld tips and misrepresented wages to drivers who deliver orders as part of its Spark program.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 2 Mar. 2026
Over three decades of filling drink orders in the nation’s party capital left Medrano with a need to get sober.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The orders had been delegated down to the field commanders.
—March 2, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
And the former Thornton Shopping Center needed a lift following more than two decades of code violations, health orders, lawsuits and neighbor complaints.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2026
At his orders, cartel henchmen began setting fire to vehicles, gas stations and government buildings and blockaded major highways.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Brian Melley, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
And once someone orders something, that reinstates the account to a fully active status.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2026
The weekly grocery bill has been around $500 with both kids living at home, and the family usually orders delivery twice a week, rotating between Chinese and Indian food, which typically costs $70, including leftovers.
—Eliza Shapiro, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2026
In a stunning reversal, the king orders Haman hanged, and Persian Jews are saved and a day is set aside for feasting.
—Betsy Andrews, Saveur, 20 Feb. 2026
Defense & National Security The Big Story Hegseth orders the ouster of top adviser to Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, who was in line for a promotion held up by the Pentagon chief.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 17 Feb. 2026
Judge orders his deportation An immigration judge ordered his removal in November, refusing to hear his asylum bid because he was found to be a human rights violator, according to an ICE spokesman and his lawyer.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Prosecutors say once inside the bar, Burkes points the gun at Drysdale, orders her around the bar, and takes items from the cash register and office.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Donnie orders all of the women out and begins to throw Molotov cocktails to trap the men, who die in a blazing inferno.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
The tone and content of the materials described and submitted to the Interior Department by park managers vary widely, reflecting a mix of careful attempts to obey administration orders, confusion about what might violate them and, at times, apparent skepticism about the entire endeavor.
—Karin Brulliard, Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2026
Leon also faces a Level 6 felony battery count and a misdemeanor charge of resisting law enforcement for kicking a Portage Police officer at the Northwest Health-Portage facility and persistently refusing to follow orders from arresting officers, documents state.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Combined, the two mission task orders had an original contract value of $225 million.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
Walmart will pay up to $100 million to settle a complaint by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 11 states alleging the company withheld tips and misrepresented wages to drivers who deliver orders as part of its Spark program.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 2 Mar. 2026
Over three decades of filling drink orders in the nation’s party capital left Medrano with a need to get sober.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The orders had been delegated down to the field commanders.
—March 2, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
And the former Thornton Shopping Center needed a lift following more than two decades of code violations, health orders, lawsuits and neighbor complaints.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2026
At his orders, cartel henchmen began setting fire to vehicles, gas stations and government buildings and blockaded major highways.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
Israel hits Lebanon, orders people to leave villages Roads in southern Lebanon and leading out of Beirut’s southern suburbs were gridlocked early Monday with people fleeing after Israel launched a barrage of strikes in retaliation for missiles launched across the border by Hezbollah.
—Brian Melley, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
And once someone orders something, that reinstates the account to a fully active status.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2026
The weekly grocery bill has been around $500 with both kids living at home, and the family usually orders delivery twice a week, rotating between Chinese and Indian food, which typically costs $70, including leftovers.
—Eliza Shapiro, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2026
In a stunning reversal, the king orders Haman hanged, and Persian Jews are saved and a day is set aside for feasting.
—Betsy Andrews, Saveur, 20 Feb. 2026
Defense & National Security The Big Story Hegseth orders the ouster of top adviser to Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, who was in line for a promotion held up by the Pentagon chief.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 17 Feb. 2026
Judge orders his deportation An immigration judge ordered his removal in November, refusing to hear his asylum bid because he was found to be a human rights violator, according to an ICE spokesman and his lawyer.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Prosecutors say once inside the bar, Burkes points the gun at Drysdale, orders her around the bar, and takes items from the cash register and office.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Donnie orders all of the women out and begins to throw Molotov cocktails to trap the men, who die in a blazing inferno.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orders
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Disney says the movie will feature next-level dance sequences, choreographed by Dondraico Johnson, and an original score composed by Tom Howe.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2026
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The problem is not simply that the dominant content will begin to crowd out more diverse outliers, but that the recursive training on a finite sample size will introduce increasingly improbable sequences.—
Patrick R. Crowley,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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The missing records were earlier reported by the journalist Roger Sollenberger on Substack and NPR, and have since been documented by other news organizations.—
ERIC TUCKER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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The month kicks off with a huge event at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science where hundreds of businesses and organizations set up booths with fun STEM activities and information about their STEM contributions.—
Libby Smith,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Blood samples gathered at the time were examined for the presence of 11 types of PFAS chemicals.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Accessibility Accessible room types include king bedrooms and double bedrooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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The full marathon medals, often compared to the size of a dinner plate, play off the literary theme this year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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Besides the two champions, Poway ended with 11 medals and looks ready to make a serious challenge in next year’s finals.—
Kevin J. Farmer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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Printed inside the boxes is clear, helpful information about Tilt's formulas, certifications and easy refill instructions.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Dog carrier slings are entirely comfortable and safe when following the manufacturer’s instructions.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In summer, the Local by Loews partnership with Sweat Forum brings pop-up fitness classes to the lawn at Horsefeather Social, adding community-forward faces to the roster.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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But with veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford back and several recent draft classes producing emerging stars, the Rams will be among the favorites to make their third Super Bowl appearance under McVay.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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The film picked up two Academy Award nominations, for Wiig and Mumolo's screenplay, and for McCarthy's supporting performance, but lost in both categories.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Feb. 2026
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Prizes will be handed out for Most Original Float, Best Team Theme and other categories.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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While in the country, Harry and Meghan are also planning to visit several on-the-ground initiatives funded by their Archewell Foundation, including one that arranges for children injured in the Gaza war to be medically evacuated for treatment in Jordan.—
Diego Parrado,
Vanity Fair,
25 Feb. 2026
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Once the quartet finally arrives in Tijuana, a wizard-like smuggler arranges their death-defying crossing.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Orders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orders. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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