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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
Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
Some would allow states to mediate disputes between families and schools, and to issue legal orders.
—Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
That’s prompted chipmakers to allocate more of their production to these higher-margin orders, leaving fewer memory chips available for things like consumer devices and cars.
—Nasteho Said, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
Many groups, including fraternal orders, PTAs, police and firemen's associations and soldiers on military bases, put on their own shows.
—Terry Gross, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
The offer only applies to orders made in-store.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Nurses and pharmacists scramble to rewrite orders.
—Alex Mejia Garcia, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
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
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
Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Four-up works to Weis’s strengths When the wind drops, the race management orders the crews to reduce from their standard six on board in order to take weight out of the boat.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2026
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
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
Noun
To mitigate further declines, the brand started focusing on custom orders, including for Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour, as well as a smaller store network.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
Some would allow states to mediate disputes between families and schools, and to issue legal orders.
—Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
That’s prompted chipmakers to allocate more of their production to these higher-margin orders, leaving fewer memory chips available for things like consumer devices and cars.
—Nasteho Said, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
Many groups, including fraternal orders, PTAs, police and firemen's associations and soldiers on military bases, put on their own shows.
—Terry Gross, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
The offer only applies to orders made in-store.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Nurses and pharmacists scramble to rewrite orders.
—Alex Mejia Garcia, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
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
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
Verb
The agreement approved by the City Commission on Tuesday prohibits immigrant detainees from being released into Leavenworth unless they were arrested there or if a court specifically orders it.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Four-up works to Weis’s strengths When the wind drops, the race management orders the crews to reduce from their standard six on board in order to take weight out of the boat.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orders
Noun
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Fragment-sequences in time swept toward a place before history, before chronology, where everything that ever-happened fades, where past present and future exist all at once in the sea of African time.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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From thunderous victory to shattering downfall, this play delivers sweeping action sequences, political intrigue, and a theatrical experience that hits with the force of a battle drum.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Her experience in youth-serving organizations and operational leadership will help support the museum’s efforts to expand access to hands-on science, art and engineering learning experiences for children and families, the release said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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It is being developed to help defense, security, and infrastructure organizations detect risks earlier and respond faster in complex environments, according to Mobix Labs.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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The lunchtime crowd — high schoolers, blue-collar types, the elderly — waited patiently for their orders.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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For seasoned pickleball players, finding the best paddle for competitive play may require a series of trial-and-error attempts, but a little education about paddle types can also go a long way.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Several other Austin-area competitors made it to state and won medals as well.—
Rick Cantu,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
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Argyle players and coaches celebrate with their trophy and championship medals following their 51-42 victory over Mont Belvieu Barbers Hill to capture the state championship.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Adjust the seeding depth and rate according to the label instructions.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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Once the pedestrians are out of the way, the car slowly pulls into the intersection before stopping again as the HSI agents approach, shouting instructions for the driver to stop.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Girls state basketball tournament week has arrived, with brackets released for all four classes over the weekend.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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After weeks, then months of legal conflict and nonstop media coverage, all while navigating classes and the rigors of a Division I volleyball season, Slusser fell ill.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The state doesn’t maintain data exclusive to micromobility crashes, meaning most law enforcement agencies file e-bike accidents under other categories, like bike or motorcycle crashes.—
Alissa Gary,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Calling the five categories — healthcare, family care, housing, groceries and energy — the most vital for most people, Schneider said the country needs 4 million new homes in rural, urban and suburban areas.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Uber already arranges Waymo rides on its app in Austin, Atlanta and Phoenix.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Alternatively, fly into Johannesburg and connect to Polokwane, where the lodge arranges a 90-minute road transfer.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Orders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orders. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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