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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
Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2025
Tuesday’s majority ruling directly challenges the Supreme Court to overrule its precedent, citing its recent orders via the emergency docket.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
Strangers turned to followers and views into food orders.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
Exceptions include federal tax liens, qualified domestic relations orders, and criminal fines or restitutions.
—True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Customers had placed orders for the product, which was shipped from Vietnam.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Apple’s 15 series orders, meanwhile, nearly doubled its animation ambitions from the prior year.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
One deal includes a $6 Cheesy Cravings Meal, including four cheese Sliders, three cheese sticks, a small fry and a small soft drink, while the other is $5 off in-app delivery orders.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
More than 400 people followed the account overnight, and Passos is now taking custom jean orders.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
As the documentary depicts through footage of the rescue efforts, all of those outside tensions make the two rescue parties reluctant to work together, until the government orders the special forces team to use the indigenous search party’s knowledge of the forest in their favor.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 1 Sep. 2025
Some of the dessert content arises during an extended episode where the Brotherhood orders Ruth to attend a nearby community college’s culinary-arts program—but not so very much of it.
—Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2025
Many fires ignite and are extinguished without the need for an official fire camp, but if a fire grows in size the incident commander orders more resources, like fire crews, aircraft, and engines, and a fire camp is erected to sustain those resources.
—River Selby
august 25, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025
The plea agreement orders him to forfeit $15 billion.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2025
Furious at the accusations, Livingston orders Abigail removed but inadvertently reveals knowledge of the explosive laptop.
—Time, 21 Aug. 2025
When the satellites fly over the telescopes, the system orders them to redirect their beams away from the sensitive antennas or to mute their electronics.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Hajdu’s invocation of Section 107 of the Canadian labor code effectively orders workers to continue their regular duties until an agreement is reached.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
Finding the best drugstore moisturizer should entail a little playtime, and that’s doctor’s orders.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2025
Tuesday’s majority ruling directly challenges the Supreme Court to overrule its precedent, citing its recent orders via the emergency docket.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
Strangers turned to followers and views into food orders.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
Exceptions include federal tax liens, qualified domestic relations orders, and criminal fines or restitutions.
—True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Customers had placed orders for the product, which was shipped from Vietnam.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Apple’s 15 series orders, meanwhile, nearly doubled its animation ambitions from the prior year.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
One deal includes a $6 Cheesy Cravings Meal, including four cheese Sliders, three cheese sticks, a small fry and a small soft drink, while the other is $5 off in-app delivery orders.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
More than 400 people followed the account overnight, and Passos is now taking custom jean orders.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
Continue reading … ORDER FROM THE COURT – Georgia judge orders Fani Willis to redo search for records in Trump election case.
—FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
As the documentary depicts through footage of the rescue efforts, all of those outside tensions make the two rescue parties reluctant to work together, until the government orders the special forces team to use the indigenous search party’s knowledge of the forest in their favor.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 1 Sep. 2025
Some of the dessert content arises during an extended episode where the Brotherhood orders Ruth to attend a nearby community college’s culinary-arts program—but not so very much of it.
—Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2025
Many fires ignite and are extinguished without the need for an official fire camp, but if a fire grows in size the incident commander orders more resources, like fire crews, aircraft, and engines, and a fire camp is erected to sustain those resources.
—River Selby
august 25, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025
The plea agreement orders him to forfeit $15 billion.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2025
Furious at the accusations, Livingston orders Abigail removed but inadvertently reveals knowledge of the explosive laptop.
—Time, 21 Aug. 2025
When the satellites fly over the telescopes, the system orders them to redirect their beams away from the sensitive antennas or to mute their electronics.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Hajdu’s invocation of Section 107 of the Canadian labor code effectively orders workers to continue their regular duties until an agreement is reached.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orders
Noun
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The two-minute trailer showcases action sequences, romance and family dynamics across multiple storylines.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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Most of the film’s visual sequences are reconstructions of the experiences of the Palestine Red Crescent staff who were working in their West Bank office at the time.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Energy Foundation China, the nonprofit group mentioned by Lucci, is one such major funder of domestic environmental nonprofit organizations, disbursing tens of millions of dollars each year to support American activists while operating under the oversight of the CCP.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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Quintana said some organizations and companies backed out of sponsorships or being part of the march this year.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Trubetter Foldable Travel Hangers Many standard hotel room closets contain at least one or two hangers, but other types of lodging—like Airbnb, boutique hotels, and hostels—may not have any at all.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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What are the two types of waterspouts?—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Since 2000, 39 of the 98 men’s and women’s Olympic sprinting (100m, 200m and 4x100m) medals have been won by Jamaicans.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Over the course of her career, Vonn has won 82 World Cup races and three Olympic medals.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Follow evacuation instructions without delay.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
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Follow the instructions of the authorities on the ground.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Velasco was accustomed to teaching large classes; 50 students listened attentively to his lecture.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Room rates include several complimentary activities for guests, such as weekly movement classes like yoga, daily wine tastings in the Garden Room, informal art talks, and access to the kids’ club.—
Heather Richardson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Two neighbors are likely experiencing much wider differences in inflation than the differences when looking at categories like age or race.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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And in the guest actor categories in both drama and comedy, it was split 50-50.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Latest section, on the other hand, arranges posts and reels in chronological order, with the most recent ones appearing first.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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At Zé Elídio’s compound, Janalice and other girls are assaulted before being handed over to Philippe Soutin, who arranges to auction them during the mayor’s birthday party.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Orders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orders. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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