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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
Tom Manzo, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
The following month, a hit squad, reportedly acting on bin Salman’s orders, strangled Jamal Khashoggi, a Washington Post journalist who had been critical of the regime, and used a bone saw to dismember his corpse.
—Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
On the data side, durable goods orders and the New York Federal Reserve’s inflation expectations are out before the bell.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
Immigration experts have called the facilitation of such orders, under any presidential administration, rare.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The Springs fire in Riverside County, which prompted evacuation orders, was 95% contained Sunday evening, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, and all evacuations had been lifted.
—Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Combined, the two mission task orders had an original contract value of $225 million.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
In the coastal city of Tyre, where thousands of residents remain in their homes and in shelters despite Israeli evacuation orders, Christians took comfort in the preservation of their ancient traditions.
—Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
Court records show members of his family, in fear of their safety, filed for harassment restraining orders.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 30 Mar. 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
It was written by an agency that no longer exists, and 17 specific orders haven’t been updated since 2001.
—Tom Manzo, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
The following month, a hit squad, reportedly acting on bin Salman’s orders, strangled Jamal Khashoggi, a Washington Post journalist who had been critical of the regime, and used a bone saw to dismember his corpse.
—Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
On the data side, durable goods orders and the New York Federal Reserve’s inflation expectations are out before the bell.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
Immigration experts have called the facilitation of such orders, under any presidential administration, rare.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The Springs fire in Riverside County, which prompted evacuation orders, was 95% contained Sunday evening, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, and all evacuations had been lifted.
—Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Combined, the two mission task orders had an original contract value of $225 million.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
In the coastal city of Tyre, where thousands of residents remain in their homes and in shelters despite Israeli evacuation orders, Christians took comfort in the preservation of their ancient traditions.
—Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
Court records show members of his family, in fear of their safety, filed for harassment restraining orders.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 30 Mar. 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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And thus the two narrative sequences come together.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 Apr. 2026
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True to form for Nintendo, though, Mario remains nonverbal in the game, despite its 20-plus hour length and dialogue-heavy sequences.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The event will also include a kids’ area, as well as local artisans and community organizations.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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From ballpark enhancements and fan experience to large-scale real estate developments like Mission Rock, the panel will examine how long-term, flexible capital is helping organizations build enduring value while maintaining operational control.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These are the types of compliments that sustain a bid for contribution, especially this deep into the spring.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Fed officials generally look through those types of price surges, viewing them as temporary and not representative of broader trends.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Since that day in Wisconsin, Vonn has won 84 World Cup titles and three Olympic medals in a career that extended long past the expiration date for most competitors.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
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For the students who competed in Miami last month, the afternoon ended with medals and trophies, and, for the winning teams, the chance to keep going.—
Ethan Stone,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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So, the mission team gave the Artemis 2 crew some instructions.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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To switch to Google Messages, Samsung's website gives users instructions to download the app from the Play Store, if not already on their phone, and set it as the default.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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What’s changed is that the top students from Los Angeles and Chicago and Atlanta and Buffalo are now applying to the same schools, where the size of the freshman classes have barely budged since the ’70s.—
Jeffrey Selingo,
The Atlantic,
12 Apr. 2026
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More than 280 people responded, sharing stories like their difficulties in finding child care or challenges in scheduling classes that accommodate single parents and work schedules, said Evan Kravitz, director of the college’s Career Success Center.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The songs, which in the original serve to introduce each cat’s personality, now operate as loose accompaniments to various categories at the ball.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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Podcast categories on Patreon with the highest earnings are pop culture and comedy; lifestyle and hobbies; and education and information.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Hence the social contract on which proto-citizens situated behind the veil of ignorance would agree, arranges social and economic inequalities in such a manner as to make the worst off as well off as possible; economic policies would benefit the well-being of the least advantaged.—
George G. Szpiro,
Big Think,
9 Apr. 2026
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This technology arranges pocketed coils in a honeycomb-style hexagonal matrix rather than traditional straight rows, allowing weight to be distributed more evenly across the mattress surface.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Orders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orders. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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