1
as in sequence
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
a religious order
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
5
as in shape
a state of being or fitness
finally got the car back in working order
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
6
as in instruction
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
7
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
8
as in category
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
1
as in to arrange
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to request
to give a request or demand for
the players ordered hamburgers for lunch
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in to instruct
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority
the police officer ordered the crowd to back away from the suspect
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of order
Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2025
That translates to on the order of 300–600 MWh of electrolyzer capacity per tonne of steel annually—which is a scale orders of magnitude larger than today’s hydrogen use.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has ordered new measures to rebalance the capital’s real estate sector, launching Tawazon, a platform for Saudis who are married or over the age of 25 to apply for residential land.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for order
Noun
The nutrition program in Dikwa, which was funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID), received a sudden stop-work order during the administration’s aid freeze, according to the nonprofit that implemented the work, Mercy Corps.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2025
That translates to on the order of 300–600 MWh of electrolyzer capacity per tonne of steel annually—which is a scale orders of magnitude larger than today’s hydrogen use.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
Water poured in too fast for the crew to pump it out, and the ship's captain ordered the men into the yawl boat.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has ordered new measures to rebalance the capital’s real estate sector, launching Tawazon, a platform for Saudis who are married or over the age of 25 to apply for residential land.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for order
Recent Examples of Synonyms for order
Noun
-
The sequence may not last much longer, given Liverpool are Palace’s next opponents at Selhurst Park on Saturday.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
-
Puppetry director Blair Thomas created sequences that reflect the wife’s artistic background and immigrant experience.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Experts who regularly advise the committee, and representatives from powerful organizations such as the American Medical Association, pushed back hard against such statements.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
-
Kirk also received $275,000 from the Ed Uihlein Family Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the estate of the founder of the Uline packaging and office supply firm, and more than $72,000 from Home Depot co-founder Bernard Marcus’ philanthropic organization.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
No medal for learning to network.—
Kerry Brown,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
-
For these reasons, the organisers decided not to hold the usual celebration and medal ceremony in the Plaza de Cibeles.—
Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Researchers at Rice University have developed a soft metamaterial that can quickly change size and shape under remote control.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
-
The Plus by Vestre Set deep in the Norwegian forest, The Plus is one of the most environmentally innovative factories in the world, a furniture maker built in the shape of a massive plus sign, with meaningful sustainable design touches throughout.—
Ethan Karp,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Each patient was given instructions to continue using the SPFs in the split-face study for the next four days, returning to the office every day for visual assessment.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
-
Follow evacuation instructions without delay.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Also, while the 16 Plus' battery life isn’t class-leading, its 167-nit brightness at our 50% testing setting is impressive, particularly compared with the Asus and Samsung.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
-
On the other hand, demand from Latin America, for example, has grown so much that Yiwu officials have supported Spanish classes for local merchants.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
That could delay clarity on how Sullivan will arrange his D pairs.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
18 Sep. 2025
-
That’s the 20th century approach, before everybody had a mobile app that can arrange rides, give instructions and track locations.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
During the grand jury investigation of the county’s jail deaths, Flores alleges in her lawsuit, jurors requested to speak with her.—
Christopher Damien,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
-
Several outside medical groups in attendance requested that the voting topics be shared to have transparency.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Order.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/order. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share