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adjective

Definition of orderednext
1
as in structured

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2
as in mandatory

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ordered

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verb

past tense of order
1
as in arranged
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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2
as in requested
to give a request or demand for the players ordered hamburgers for lunch

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3
as in asked
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 instructed
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 ordered
Adjective
The monolithic and ordered letterforms apply elegantly to the tripod legs in a contrasting pad print to give the name presence. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026 Australia has already taken delivery of all 72 of its ordered F‑35As, positioning itself as a key regional air-power hub. — Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Nov. 2025
Verb
The fan-favorite drink can be ordered hot or iced and features flavors of pumpkin, vanilla and spices. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026 Another, Darwis Campusano Carela, 36, is from the Dominican Republic, and was ordered removed from the United States in November 2025. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ordered
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ordered
  1. standardized
  2. mandatory
  3. arranged
  4. requested
  5. asked
  6. instructed
  7. organized
  8. required
Adjective
  • Those real-world applications allowed the organization to see how standardized metrics can be applied across complex global supply chains.
    — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Problems with standardized assessments The most comprehensive measure of adult literacy levels is the Survey of Adult Skills, which is part of a larger international assessment known as the PIAAC.
    — Jennifer D. Kobrin, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of standardized
Adjective
  • The fallout of this fraud included several new state-level fiscal accountability reforms for all New York school districts, including stricter internal controls, mandatory board oversight and independent auditor requirements.
    — Kathryn Blackman, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Due to the business’s small, quaint space, reservations are mandatory.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of mandatory
Verb
  • Gayle Conran Each of the ryokans served set meals, kaiseki-style, elaborately arranged, with an array of 12 or more small lacquer and porcelain dishes.
    — Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The printing process can also control how different materials are arranged, allowing different sections of an object to respond differently.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of arranged
Verb
  • Throughout the hourlong episode, the three-time Grammy winner spoke at length with fans in the audience, who requested their favorite songs and shared how Clarkson’s music helped them through challenging times.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The Conway Police Department has requested the Arkansas State Police's help in the investigation of a man who died while in its custody during the weekend.
    — Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of requested
Verb
  • Those in the area who wish to donate supplies such as water and sports drinks are asked to drop them off at Clear Fork Bank in Mineral Wells.
    — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Eisenkot also led Netanyahu 47% to 34% when respondents were asked who was better suited to serve as prime minister.
    — Deborah Danan, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of asked
Verb
  • The Indiana Utility Consumer Counselor was instructed to file a complaint and seek a review from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission.
    — Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Prosecutors said the witness was not intending to be inflammatory and asked that the jury be instructed to dismiss the statements from Heilbrun on her religion.
    — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of instructed
Adjective
  • Mexico Government Smuggling gasoline and diesel from the United States into Mexico and reselling it tax-free is a huge money-maker for organized crime gangs, including drug cartels.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Jacobs was back on the field with the Packers for organized team activities less than a week after the arrest and has been with the team for training camp, though he has been limited by a groin injury.
    — Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of organized
Adjective
  • Your school will apply the funds toward required costs like tuition and fees before sending any remaining amount to you.
    — Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The economics behind that shift are already influencing how some large companies deploy AI, with businesses becoming increasingly selective in matching individual tasks to models based on cost and required performance.
    — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
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“Ordered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ordered. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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