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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 medal
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 class
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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order

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as in to request
to give a request or demand for the players ordered hamburgers for lunch

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as in to ask
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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How does the verb order contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of order are arrange, marshal, methodize, organize, and systematize. While all these words mean "to put persons or things into their proper places in relation to each other," order suggests a straightening out so as to eliminate confusion.

ordered her business affairs

Where would arrange be a reasonable alternative to order?

The words arrange and order are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, arrange implies a setting in sequence, relationship, or adjustment.

arranged the files numerically

When can marshal be used instead of order?

The meanings of marshal and order largely overlap; however, marshal suggests gathering and arranging in preparation for a particular operation or effective use.

marshaling the facts for argument

When would methodize be a good substitute for order?

While in some cases nearly identical to order, methodize suggests imposing an orderly procedure rather than a fixed scheme.

methodizes every aspect of daily living

When might organize be a better fit than order?

In some situations, the words organize and order are roughly equivalent. However, organize implies arranging so that the whole aggregate works as a unit with each element having a proper function.

organized the volunteers into teams

In what contexts can systematize take the place of order?

The synonyms systematize and order are sometimes interchangeable, but systematize implies arranging according to a predetermined scheme.

systematized billing procedures

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of order
Noun
The Mountain Fire in Ventura County prompted evacuation orders and grew to over 14,000 acres, fueled by what fire officials called a significant Santa Ana wind event. Phil Helsel, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024 Many commentators have said that the precedent set by a Russian victory in Ukraine—a nuclear power seizing another country’s territory at will—would transform the global order. Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
Verb
The move was in response to the UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), whose board passed a resolution Thursday ordering Iran to urgently improve its cooperation with the agency, according to Reuters. Jessie Yeung, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024 Five episodes have been ordered, and the first will premiere just hours prior to the NFL’s regular season finale, on Saturday, Jan. 4, at 1 am ET. Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 22 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for order 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for order
Noun
  • The household is barely making ends meet in the series’ opening sequence, and after Jean’s disappearance, the siblings are cruelly separated by the British bureaucratic state.
    Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The test, developed at the University of California, San Francisco, extracts the DNA and RNA from a sample of blood, tissue or body fluid, and then sequences the genetic material and compares the sequences to a vast database of viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites to see what matches up.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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  • What Types of Bacteria Are Lurking in Your Reusable Water Bottle? According to the Water Quality Association, a not-for-profit organization in the water treatment industry, all drinking water contains microbes or heterotrophic microorganisms, a catch-all term for types of bacteria, mold, or yeast.
    Kayla Blanton, Outside Online, 17 Nov. 2024
  • Along with working for the organization, Winn has covered the Giants as an analyst for NBC Sports Bay Area since 2013.
    Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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  • And though Parker and Sweeney had broken a rule (or 10) of protocol, Vance shared at episode’s end that they’d both been recommended for special medals.
    Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Along with his political and business endeavors, he was awarded the medal as a nod to his dedication to philanthropy.
    Sydney Lake, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024
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  • The precisely contoured shell shape provides a very close fit through the instep, ankles, and heel, but with enough curvature to encompass—rather than crush—bony protrusions.
    Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
  • But after Musk spent at least $119 million to get Trump elected and turned his platform into a MAGA megaphone — and then Trump won — the social media site’s real value is starting to take new shape.
    Vox Staff, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
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  • In comparison, instruction spending per student in the state only increased by 24.4% to $8,316 from $6,683.
    Wenyuan Wu, Orange County Register, 18 Nov. 2024
  • Finally, the simple app also offers a digital version of the instruction manual and the option to send King Smith feedback on the device.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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  • The filing also details a recent exchange agreement with preferred stockholders, resulting in the elimination of the Series B Preferred Stock class.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The 2024-25 academic year’s class of exceptional student journalists are from New York, Connecticut, Georgia, North Carolina and Washington, D.C.
    Talia Buford, ProPublica, 14 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Your task is to arrange them into four groups of four by figuring out the links between them.
    Kris Holt, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
  • On these two albums, the highest priority is arranging the songs to best showcase the essence and flavor of their melodies.
    Billboard Japan, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
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  • The company requested a hearing and was granted an exception to complete its business combination by December 2, 2024.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
  • The legal team has also requested a new trial for Trump, and a decision on that is still pending.
    Avery Lotz, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024

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“Order.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/order. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.

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