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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neatened
  1. organized
  2. trimmed
  3. trim
  4. arranged
  5. tidy
  6. orderly
  7. uncluttered
  8. neat
Adjective
  • Use the front and back slip pockets to stay organized, along with the roomy zip compartment.
    — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • Those first few hundred years were far less organized than the game millions around the world view on their screens today.
    — Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 2 July 2026
Definition of organized
Verb
  • Both wore bras by Intimissimi, with Amelia selecting a black bra trimmed with ivory lace, and Eliza sporting an all-white version of the same piece.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 1 July 2026
  • The Mass, rich in velvet and gold-trimmed vestments, chanting and incense, was livestreamed on the society’s YouTube channel, with simultaneous explanations in several languages.
    — Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of trimmed
Adjective
  • Between the scalloped trim, playful print, and comfy fit, this statement-making two-piece was a no-brainer for my trip.
    — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 24 June 2026
  • The away uniform is yellow with turquoise, pink, and orange trim, inspired by the historic, colorful architecture of downtown Willemstad.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
Definition of trim
Verb
  • The original design featured 13 stripes representing the colonies and 13 stars arranged in a circle to symbolize equality among them.
    — Pete Cuddihy, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • The floorplan is arranged with a clear separation between the living areas and private sleeping quarters of the home.
    — Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
Definition of arranged
Adjective
  • Like angelonia, this tidy annual blooms nonstop from spring to fall.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 July 2026
  • Saarbrücken, the tidy state capital, straddles the Saar River.
    — Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026
Definition of tidy
Adjective
  • The orderly, solemn ceremony, accompanied by organ music and livestreamed on the society's YouTube channel, went ahead despite a last-ditch appeal by Leo to call it off.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
  • Marks’ job now is to turn all of it into something more orderly than hope.
    — C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026
Definition of orderly
Adjective
  • The living space is airy and uncluttered, arranged for long stretches of doing very little.
    — Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026
  • The deck itself is designed to remain uncluttered, with mooring equipment concealed to preserve a clean and open environment.
    — Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Definition of uncluttered
Adjective
  • This is a great whiskey to sip neat, but the brand also recommends trying it in an Old Fashioned.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 July 2026
  • Several other Dolphins also have stood atop all of their peers in something neat, at some point.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
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