NEATENED Synonyms: 132 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in cleaned

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verb

past tense of neaten

as in trimmed

to make neat neatened the living room in anticipation of company

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Recent Examples of neatened

Verb

Hydrangeas that only bloom on the current year's fresh, green growth (also referred to as new wood) should be neatened up or cut back in early spring, well before the arrival of summer. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 May 2026

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Adjective

But the court found that the June 2025 protests in Los Angeles were responses to federal immigration enforcement, not part of an organized rebellion.

— Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
An organized cleanup and rebuilding effort accompanied by a public relations campaign intended to restore confidence in the city.

— Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of organized

Verb

That means treating early-career roles as a development investment with a return that’s measured in years, not as a line item to be trimmed each quarter.

— Tim Brackney, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Bernstein trimmed its price target on the Club name to $377 from $397 ahead of Wednesday evening's earnings.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of trimmed

Adjective

The trim, Venezuelan-leaning restaurant sits at the nexus of the fast-developing Melrose Hill, across the street from Little Fish and Kuya Lord and around the corner from Bar Étoile.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Drawing on his experiences as a wrestler and 24-hour gym-bro style, fits were kept trim so Dong could wear, say, a pair of training shorts ($98) with a matching black quarter zip ($155) to workout in between market appointments in Paris.

— Ari Stark, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of trim

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For travelers arriving independently, the lodge's location near the park entrance is a major convenience, though transportation and activities will have to be arranged separately.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
Lawyers in Russia eventually located him and arranged for legal visits, money for food and basic necessities, and the brief phone call with his son.

— Olivia Gazis, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of arranged

Adjective

Britain wants to keep space tidy, so the UK Space Agency (UKSA) has awarded a £61-million (US$81-million) contract to remove two defunct UK satellites from orbit between 2029 and 2032 using manipulator spacecraft launched from the Shetlands.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026
And the service is unparalleled, including bathrooms that are cleaned after every use—our own houses aren’t that tidy.

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of tidy

Adjective

Urquiola paid homage to the existing building by highlighting its external structure and ensuring that the interior design engages with the orderly geometry of the façade’s vertical lines.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
The village had long planned to install additional sirens, including three that could instruct people to seek high ground during flooding, allowing a more orderly evacuation.

— Abe Streep, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of orderly

Adjective

Her large-scale panels in an ethno-minimalist style—blending uncluttered modern lines with traditional symbolism—have migrated from family bedrooms into art galleries and interior design lookbooks.

— Yulia Denisyuk, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2026
The Kona's cabin is modern and uncluttered, prioritizing space and functionality over pizzazz.

— Charles Singh, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of uncluttered

Adjective

But scientific progress rarely stays within neat national boxes for long, even when governments would prefer it to.

— Ruby Wang, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026
This is a great mezcal to sip neat, and the brand recommends trying it in a rocks glass to reveal strong agave notes, while a cordial glass amplifies the flavors picked up during barrel aging.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2026

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