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noun

Definition of ordersnext
plural of order
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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2
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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4
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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orders

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verb

present tense third-person singular of order
1
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
  1. organizations
  2. medals
  3. instructions
  4. instructs
  5. arrangements
  6. institutions
  7. commands
  8. associations
Noun
  • In response to this, healthcare organizations are increasingly prioritizing sustainability to establish a more resilient healthcare sector, paired with significant social and economic reward.
    Molly Matthews, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Externally, Moser told me Whirlpool has established some partnership with disability-centric organizations like the United Spinal Association.
    Steven Aquino, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of organizations
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  • All four whiskies won Spirit Gold Outstanding medals with identical scores of 98/100 and were awarded the Single Malt Scotch Whisky Trophy in their respective categories.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • At the Paris Olympics, LVMH and other companies broadened the realm of traditional brand sponsorship, taking part in medals ceremonies, for example.
    Reuters, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of medals
Noun
  • Head to the Bluesky site, click Sign up, and follow the instructions on screen.
    David Nield, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
  • During the trip, Lumumba was recorded calling a city employee with instructions to change the deadline for proposals, according to the indictment.
    Bracey Harris, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of instructions
Verb
  • That piece of paper instructs us to pay it forward and boo someone else, all in secret of course.
    Melissa Willets, Parents, 14 Oct. 2024
  • In suits brought by customers, Tesla can shift liability by pointing out that their user manual instructs drivers using Autopilot and FSD to remain alert and in control of the vehicle, with their hands on the wheel at all times in case human intervention is required to avert a crash.
    Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024
Definition of instructs
Noun
  • The company has no off-balance sheet arrangements that could materially affect its financial condition.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The filing also notes that the company has no off-balance sheet arrangements and identifies material weaknesses in internal controls over financial reporting.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of arrangements
Noun
  • The agency’s $48 billion budget funds medical research on cancers, vaccines and other diseases through competitive grants to researchers at institutions throughout the nation.
    Aleccia Washington, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Ask questions and trust your instincts when dealing with authority figures, institutions or legal matters.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of institutions
Verb
  • This gives them a grand, stately look that really commands attention in your bedroom.
    Lindsay Boyers, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 2024
  • For example, in use cases leveraging the interaction of the driver, where the driver’s voice is used through generative AI to control the function of the car, what are the protections against hijacking the voice commands?
    Max Cheng, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of commands
Noun
  • Acquisition of word-object associations by 14-month-old infants Science.
    Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Various industry trade associations already exist and are in a natural position to lead the evaluation and launch of civil collective defenses.
    Brian Walker, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of associations
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