Synonyms

orders

British

/ ˈɔːdəz /

plural noun

short for holy orders
ordained
to become ordained
short for major orders minor orders

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Orders rose sharply in March, a signal of potential front-running to manage rising energy prices and supply disruptions that arose after the start of the war in Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

The Registry Trust is the not-for-profit organisation which maintains the Register of Court Judgments, Orders and Fines on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Orders for services ranging from travel to financial products barely rose.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

Orders for its power generation and electrification equipment nearly doubled sales.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Orders came to some men yearly; to others, rarely.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

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