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as in type
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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verb

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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
Both types of ovens could also be malfunctioning as the result of a faulty thermostat, which tells the oven when and when not to run a heating cycle in order to maintain the preset temperature. Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2025 Italian law stipulates the rules for where and how the cheese can be produced, including how long it’s aged, in order to be called Parmigiano-Reggiano. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
Verb
Tape was ordered, outboard gear obtained, studio time booked. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025 She was ordered held on Rikers pending a transfer to New Jersey to face the charges. Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 17 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for order 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for order
Noun
  • According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, the sequence of events unfolded after Scott Levitan fell into a frozen lake on Dec. 26.
    Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The Bears offensive issues were the primary factor in their returning from Indianapolis 1-2 — from the strip-sack to Williams’ two interceptions to a painful first-half red-zone sequence in which the Bears ran 10 plays inside the 20 and four from the 4 or closer and didn’t score any points.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
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  • The Critics Choice Awards—slated for Sunday—were postponed due to the fires, the organization told Variety.
    Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
  • The Kings faced additional scrutiny when team owner Vivek Ranadive, general manager Monte McNair and assistant general manager Wes Wilcox refused to address the move publicly, leaving players to answer for the organization’s decision.
    Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 11 Jan. 2025
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  • Secchi shared an image of his medal on Instagram, comparing it to flaky crocodile skin.
    Sean Neumann, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Rather than the usual award ceremony, in which the president places the award around the neck of the recipient, Mr. Biden posted on X an image from the Oval Office in which a military aide presented the medal.
    Zolan Kanno-Youngs, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • This Rodeo wallet from Carhartt features a longer, rectangular shape in Carhartt’s rugged leather and provides plenty of compartments for organizing checks, business cards, receipts, cash and cards.
    Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025
  • There is always the human form on the one hand, and lines and shapes on the other.
    E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 18 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • However, according to Michigan Modern, the architect didn’t send any instructions on how to build this fundamental element of the home, causing confusion.
    Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Driving instructions directives Blue Words: Brake, park, signal, turn.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Advertisement Students who had been at Marquez Elementary will report for class at Nora Sterry Elementary in the Sawtelle neighborhood, which is south of Brentwood.
    Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Entering the league in the third round of the 1997 class, Vrabel started his on-field career with the Pittsburgh Steelers and finished it with the Kansas City Chiefs.
    Oliver Thomas, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • McGahn arranged a memo warning Trump the move could lead to his impeachment.
    Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
  • One day before TikTok star Deborah Finck died of rare soft tissue cancer, her daughter Katerina arranged a meaningful memory.
    Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Tucker, who avoided arbitration with the Astros last year when the two sides settled on a $12 million salary, requested a raise to $17.5 million from the Cubs in 2025.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
  • The Federal Trade Commission advises anyone whose debit or credit card Information was exposed to do the following: Contact your bank or credit card company to cancel your card and request a new one.
    Fernanda Galan, Sacramento Bee, 13 Jan. 2025

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“Order.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/order. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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