1
as in hierarchy
a scheme of rank or order
in the ordering of crimes, ripping the tags off upholstered furniture should rank fairly low
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2
as in sequence
the way objects in space or events in time are arranged or follow one another
the ordering of the children in the procession was according to height
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as in arranging
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 requesting
to give a request or demand for
the players ordered hamburgers for lunch
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as in asking
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 instructing
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 ordering
Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 19 May 2026
That could eventually make drone delivery feel less like a separate test and more like another delivery option inside the Papa Johns ordering experience.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
The mom didn’t like fish or sushi and resisted ordering.
—Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
Decision Lag Most companies underestimate the cost of slow decisions, forecasting delays, over-ordering, under-ordering and missed signals.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The company is widely known for its broad product selection, transparent ordering platform and long operating history.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 14 May 2026
The automation will only work in select apps, mostly limited to food and grocery ordering and ride-hailing.
—ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026
Switching the delivery address to other Hangzhou districts immediately restored normal ordering.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
China’s project has already provided world-leading precision for the gap between the two smallest neutrino masses—a key part of determining the ordering.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 May 2026
Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026
In September 1960, Fidel Castro’s government published a decree ordering the confiscation of all of it without compensation.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
The South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh’s double murder convictions and life sentence, ordering a new trial in the killings of his wife and son.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 13 May 2026
Magyar’s government plans to investigate and recover public funds misused under Orbán while ordering appointees to step down and joining EU corruption probes.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The college town is noted as ordering the most Chipotle delivery.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Contact retailers for questions about products before ordering.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
The company's owner offered help, ordering staff to ship replacements from ES Windows' manufacturing complex in Barranquilla, Colombia.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 4 May 2026
But Dubose did know about the assault and battery charges Gomez faces when ordering his release.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
Noun
Have questions about ordering or a purchase?
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 19 May 2026
That could eventually make drone delivery feel less like a separate test and more like another delivery option inside the Papa Johns ordering experience.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
The mom didn’t like fish or sushi and resisted ordering.
—Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
Decision Lag Most companies underestimate the cost of slow decisions, forecasting delays, over-ordering, under-ordering and missed signals.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The company is widely known for its broad product selection, transparent ordering platform and long operating history.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 14 May 2026
The automation will only work in select apps, mostly limited to food and grocery ordering and ride-hailing.
—ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026
Switching the delivery address to other Hangzhou districts immediately restored normal ordering.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
China’s project has already provided world-leading precision for the gap between the two smallest neutrino masses—a key part of determining the ordering.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 May 2026
Verb
Rebecca Cliffe of the Sloth Conservation Foundation and Sam Trull of the Sloth Institute, organizations based in Costa Rica, arrived in Central Florida last week to speak with state and local authorities and zoo officials about the matter, culminating in FWC ordering the temporary suspension.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026
In September 1960, Fidel Castro’s government published a decree ordering the confiscation of all of it without compensation.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
The South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh’s double murder convictions and life sentence, ordering a new trial in the killings of his wife and son.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 13 May 2026
Magyar’s government plans to investigate and recover public funds misused under Orbán while ordering appointees to step down and joining EU corruption probes.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The college town is noted as ordering the most Chipotle delivery.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Contact retailers for questions about products before ordering.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
The company's owner offered help, ordering staff to ship replacements from ES Windows' manufacturing complex in Barranquilla, Colombia.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 4 May 2026
But Dubose did know about the assault and battery charges Gomez faces when ordering his release.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ordering
Noun
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The descendants of successionists and their admirers attempting to re-establish racial hierarchy in America.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Aubameyang, who at 36 is the oldest player in Marseille’s squad, apologised to Tahri and the club hierarchy.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Proteins, which are made up of sequences of amino acids, are more robust than ancient DNA, a fragile molecule that degrades relatively easily.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Stunts vet Ho Sung Pak (Bullet Train) is aboard to direct stunt and action sequences.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
Verb
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There’s also a lifestyle concierge to help book all sorts of experiences or answer any questions, from arranging a tour of Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul to coordinating a private driver to Teotihuacán.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Events range from making flower crowns to seasonal vase arranging — no experience needed.—
Mindy Sink,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Ben-Gvir’s management of it has been so disquieting that the Attorney General, Gali Baharav-Miara, a former Tel Aviv district attorney, filed a sixty-eight-page petition to the Supreme Court requesting that Netanyahu be made to defend his refusal to fire him.—
Bernard Avishai,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The board also approved a resolution requesting a deeper analysis into the design of the project and how transportation could be improved in the region.—
DJ Simmons,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Denver City Council is asking similar questions.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Then, last year, at a July meeting of the district’s school board, Junez and a handful of other students came before district leadership, once again asking them to institute a boys volleyball team.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Cosyland is instructing consumers to contact the company for repair parts, which include protective nets, stabilizing feet and installation instructions.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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On Thursday, Hoskin’s office sent out a news release instructing local election authorities across the state to continue election preparation activities, like candidate filing and ballot programming, based on the congressional districts established under the gerrymandered map.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026
Noun
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However, there is no definitive national ranking from 2013 showing Los Angeles and New York City tied as the safest big cities in the country.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The slightly lower ranking came amid recent La Nina conditions, which typically cause a temporary dip in global average temperatures.—
Dan Peck,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The arrangement will be much the same with the Steelers, though both player and coach are in different phases of their respective careers.—
Will Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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Clients can charter aircraft for domestic or international travel with customized catering, onboard entertainment, luxury lounges, and concierge arrangements.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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“Ordering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ordering. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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