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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
Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026
Smart911 will also send out alerts about water shutoffs, boil orders, road closures and other emergency situations.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 15 June 2026
In lieu of medication, Pantoliano followed doctor's orders by stepping outside for a casual walk every day.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
An exclusive code will also offer 10% off online orders of $99 or more from Snake River Farms.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 15 June 2026
It’s called the Zeigarnik effect, first studied by the Soviet psychologist Bluma Zeigarnik in 1927, after her professor observed that waiters remembered the details of unpaid orders but forgot orders whose bills had been settled.
—Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
At the register, those with Crawl Passes can tap to receive $5 off their coffee orders.
—Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026
The issuance was upsized from $20 billion after receiving more than $85 billion in orders by early afternoon in New York, according to people familiar with the deal.
—ArsTechnica, 15 June 2026
Costco describes the Plainfield building as a distribution center that would process online orders.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026
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
Sometimes, the company finds out about celebrities wearing its shirts when a film company orders them, Weil writes.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 8 June 2026
So the Devil orders the father to cut off his daughter’s offending hands.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Noun
The evacuation orders have since been lifted.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026
Smart911 will also send out alerts about water shutoffs, boil orders, road closures and other emergency situations.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 15 June 2026
In lieu of medication, Pantoliano followed doctor's orders by stepping outside for a casual walk every day.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
An exclusive code will also offer 10% off online orders of $99 or more from Snake River Farms.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 15 June 2026
It’s called the Zeigarnik effect, first studied by the Soviet psychologist Bluma Zeigarnik in 1927, after her professor observed that waiters remembered the details of unpaid orders but forgot orders whose bills had been settled.
—Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
At the register, those with Crawl Passes can tap to receive $5 off their coffee orders.
—Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026
The issuance was upsized from $20 billion after receiving more than $85 billion in orders by early afternoon in New York, according to people familiar with the deal.
—ArsTechnica, 15 June 2026
Costco describes the Plainfield building as a distribution center that would process online orders.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026
Verb
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
Sometimes, the company finds out about celebrities wearing its shirts when a film company orders them, Weil writes.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 8 June 2026
So the Devil orders the father to cut off his daughter’s offending hands.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orders
Noun
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Getting to shoot the action sequences, getting to play those moments of high intensity, the thrills, the suspense, that was such a joy.—
Carita Rizzo,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
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Astronomer and UFOlogist Jacques Vallée appears to shed additional light on Juan’s story, and dramatic effects sequences dramatize the emotional impact of his close encounter.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 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
Noun
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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
Noun
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Siobhan mostly rolls with Lily’s choices, while realizing the night shift isn’t getting instructions, and trying to solve the problem.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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El Money provided detailed instructions to Lavrynovych on the targets, how to mix flammable substances and steps to avoid being caught.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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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 22 Jun. 2026.
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