How to Use order in a Sentence

order

1 of 2 verb
  • The soldiers were ordered back to the base.
  • The judge ordered that the charges be dismissed.
  • The shirt you ordered should arrive in the mail in a couple of days.
  • To order, call the number at the bottom of your screen.
  • The court threw out the conviction and ordered a new trial.
  • Order now and receive a free gift!
  • They ordered everyone out of the house.
  • I ordered the books from the company's website.
  • He was accused of ordering the murder of his wife.
  • Here’s where to go and what to order.
    — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
  • Tell your friend or loved one to order their own.
    — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Lots of wings have been ordered, Lane said.
    — Jenna Thompson june 26, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026
  • He was ordered to be held without bond.
    — Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2025
  • The banana crêpe is the one to order.
    — John Mariani, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Customers can order by the slice or whole pies.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
  • France ordered offices to turn off the lights at night.
    — ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Customers can even order french fries by the pound.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026
  • The ship's captain ordered the crew to the yawl boat.
    — Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Pre-ordered at least one week in advance.
    — Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
  • That alone could push more people to order in rather than drive.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
  • The next judge ordered the case to be sent back to a grand jury.
    — Jacques Billeaud, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
  • But not stepping away when ordered?
    — Rose Evans updated May 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 May 2026
  • First, order a soil testing kit.
    — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 17 May 2026
  • He was ordered held without bail.
    — Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
  • They can be ordered online, too.
    — Monica Garske, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Smith was ordered to stay away from minors as well as the victim.
    — Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
  • The mix ordered at the asphalt plant was key to its longevity.
    — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2026
  • He was ordered to stay away from the witnesses in the case.
    — Penny Kmitt, CBS News, 4 June 2026
  • The officer pulled his weapon and ordered him to stay in the wrecked car.
    — Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 6 June 2026
  • The dessert does require a special pan so make sure to order ahead.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026

order

2 of 2 noun
  • The mayor gave an order to evacuate the city.
  • Failing to comply with an order will result in the loss of your job.
  • That's an order, not a request!
  • She received an order to appear in court.
  • The city was evacuated by order of the mayor.
  • They can't close down the school without an order from the governor's office.
  • I'm not taking orders from you! You're not my boss.
  • They had trouble filling large customer orders.
  • It's not his fault. He was only following orders.
  • The store received an order for 200 roses this morning.
  • Walk in and order at the counter.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
  • New world orders mean hard work.
    — Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Place order by phone or on the website.
    — Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Fans can pre-order/pre-save the album here.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026
  • But when those hitters cooled, the top of the order didn’t fill the gap.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
  • Place orders by phone or online.
    — Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 6 Feb. 2026
  • The idea is to stay on top of your goals and tackle them in the best order.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026
  • The top of the order is a little less certain.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
  • The order of the letters tells the body how to make the proteins.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Maple has even settled in at third in the batting order.
    — Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
  • They can also be watched in the order they were made and released.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
  • On a small order, this won’t make much of a difference.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
  • No one should feel compelled to force it in order to maintain peace.
    — Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 7 Oct. 2025
  • But relief is still in order for some sectors.
    — Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
  • His bill has been sent to the House’s amending order for changes.
    — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Besides an order of shaking beef, there’s no pork or seafood to be found.
    — Bao Ong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Once locked, the filmmaker plans to shoot the project quick order.
    — Ben Croll, Variety, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Lin wrote that the order restores the status quo.
    — Gary Grumbach, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Now, Pierre is prepared to walk through fire in order to do the right thing.
    — Marta Balaga, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Trump’s order was issued in May.
    — Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026

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