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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
Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 14 Oct. 2025
While the company hasn't specified what these cost, a single PLS is possibly priced at around $650,000, going by previous vehicle orders and delivery figures.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2025
Another official orders all the officers to withdraw.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
The evacuation orders will remain in place through Wednesday morning.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Now, Sam’s Club members can place orders online and pick up them up with the company’s easy Curbside Pickup.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
New non-essential deployments or orders, however, cannot be issued during the shutdown.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
Processing extras’ job bookings has helped give Everyset a window in to where work is now, as Hollywood grapples with major studios cutting the number of annual big theatrical bets and shortening TV episode orders from the Peak TV days of just a few years ago.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2025
Meriam Bouarrouj, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
In the past, only elite researchers had access to their genetic fingerprints, but now personal genotyping is available to anyone who orders the service online and mails in a spit sample.
—Merrill Fabry, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
What To Know The USDA memo, sent to all state agencies on October 3, orders states to begin complying with new work requirements for ABAWDs from November.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Federal law also orders this type of action to be made through state governors.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
At a casual pub in Windsor, Levy orders a Guinness and drinks none of it, while William orders a sweet cider and drinks one quarter of it.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Miami cancels school, orders state of emergency About 10 minutes to the west, the community of Miami was also recovering from intense flooding.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 28 Sep. 2025
The rink would not be selling cocktails and would be placing a two-beer limit on every adult who orders a drink, Wilson added.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 26 Sep. 2025
The potential series will center on Violet Sorrengail, whose plans for a quiet life are upended when her mother, a military general, orders her to join the brutal Basgiath War College and become one of several hundred candidates vying to become dragon riders.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
The orders were originally set to expire this weekend.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 14 Oct. 2025
While the company hasn't specified what these cost, a single PLS is possibly priced at around $650,000, going by previous vehicle orders and delivery figures.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2025
Another official orders all the officers to withdraw.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
The evacuation orders will remain in place through Wednesday morning.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Now, Sam’s Club members can place orders online and pick up them up with the company’s easy Curbside Pickup.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
New non-essential deployments or orders, however, cannot be issued during the shutdown.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
Processing extras’ job bookings has helped give Everyset a window in to where work is now, as Hollywood grapples with major studios cutting the number of annual big theatrical bets and shortening TV episode orders from the Peak TV days of just a few years ago.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
In video released by the Ferguson Police department, a Missouri man orders his daughter, 6, to assault another child on the bus.
—Meriam Bouarrouj, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
In the past, only elite researchers had access to their genetic fingerprints, but now personal genotyping is available to anyone who orders the service online and mails in a spit sample.
—Merrill Fabry, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
What To Know The USDA memo, sent to all state agencies on October 3, orders states to begin complying with new work requirements for ABAWDs from November.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Federal law also orders this type of action to be made through state governors.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
At a casual pub in Windsor, Levy orders a Guinness and drinks none of it, while William orders a sweet cider and drinks one quarter of it.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Miami cancels school, orders state of emergency About 10 minutes to the west, the community of Miami was also recovering from intense flooding.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 28 Sep. 2025
The rink would not be selling cocktails and would be placing a two-beer limit on every adult who orders a drink, Wilson added.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 26 Sep. 2025
The potential series will center on Violet Sorrengail, whose plans for a quiet life are upended when her mother, a military general, orders her to join the brutal Basgiath War College and become one of several hundred candidates vying to become dragon riders.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orders
Noun
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These sequences include footage of the survivors on set watching the proceedings, adjusting costumes or nodding in recognition of sets.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
14 Oct. 2025
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There can be hundreds of prompts, and revisions of prompts, resulting in video sequences with some resemblance to protected work, but the eye is sometimes in the beholder.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Outside of the band, Thayer is involved in multiple charitable organizations, including serving on the board of directors of the Arnold Palmer Education Fund and the Thayer Family Foundation.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Like all Fasano properties in Brazil, the Rio de Janeiro location works with the Brazilian startup Comida Invisível, which helps connect businesses with food rescue organizations in their area.—
Hannah Walhout,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The front office has had a clear plan, first led by David Stearns and now Matt Arnold, and a philosophy for the types of players that fit the Brewers.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Smaller varieties of butternut squash like Honeypatch don't last as long as classic types and can be stored for one to three months.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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To celebrate the news, Brie’s mom Kendra, who operates her social media profile, shared a pair of sweet photos of her daughter sitting on the couch with her pageant sash and a handful of medals from the Baby Miss America organization.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Three of the award winners won medals at the 2025 World Beer Cup this May.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Follow evacuation instructions without delay.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
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Her measurements were clear, but the instructions were murky.—
Ivy Odom,
Southern Living,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The couple notified their children’s school so teachers would be aware when classes resumed in the fall.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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The property features Techno Gym equipment (the gym girlies that get it, get it), as well as high-intensity fitness classes and sauna/steam room.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There are five categories devoted to R&B housed in the R&B, rap and spoken poetry field at the 68th annual Grammy Awards.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Latin Grammy Premiere, where the majority of the categories are awarded, will precede the telecast.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Financial compatibility is a necessity, but a partner who arranges things and therefore shows effort is vital.—
Essence,
Essence,
8 Oct. 2025
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An employee arranges a salad dressing display at an Amazon Fresh grocery store on December 12, 2024 in Federal Way, Washington.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Orders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orders. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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