1
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 Synonyms for orders
Noun
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For example, limiting the injunctions to the states and organizations that have participated in the lawsuits alongside the individuals.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes and,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025 -
The agencies also instruct organizations to store copies of sensitive or crucial information on physically separate and secure locations, such as hard drives or other storage devices, should recovery become necessary in the wake of an attack.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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According to her official bio, Chatfield was the recipient of numerous honors, including the Distinguished Service Medal, the Bronze Star and commendation medals from the Navy, Army and Air Force.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Bottom Line If Olympic athletes invest in coaching to win medals, why aren’t more executives investing in coaching to win in business?—
Dr. Corrie Block, PhD,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Mix the carpet cleaner solution Prepare the cleaning solution according to the product's instructions.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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Before purchasing bedding, check the care instructions that the material can be washed at home instead of the dry cleaner.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Foreign leaders are invited to visit the King on the advice and at the request of the British government through the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, which also arranges overseas travel.—
Rachel Burchfield,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Pulling away from inside the prison's walls, the camera arranges the harsh structure against the lush rolling hills and glimmering water of the Hudson River Valley.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The ninth commandment instructs us not to bear false witness.—
Mark Sandy,
TIME,
14 Mar. 2025
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The other track instructs authorizing and revenue-raising committees to propose legislation that saves, spends, or generates revenues to match the budget resolution’s spending and revenue levels.—
Doug Criscitello,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Research computing roles pioneered remote work arrangements, with many positions now fully remote or offering flexible scheduling.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Additionally, negotiating better terms with suppliers or securing more favorable financing arrangements can provide some breathing room.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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And as their enrollments are projected to plummet, institutions increasingly need the revenue from online programs.—
Jon Marcus,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
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While some institutions are experiencing record-breaking numbers, others face stagnation or even declines.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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While luxury skincare often commands higher price points, affordability and inclusivity are becoming key factors in building a sustainable brand.—
Lara Devgan,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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Suzuki’s cars took off, and today the company’s Indian subsidiary commands around 40 percent of the country’s passenger car market.—
River Akira Davis,
New York Times,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Orders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orders. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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