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be orderly

VERB

behave

Synonyms

STRONGEST

manage

STRONG

control direct

WEAK

act correctly act one's age act with decorum be civil be good be nice be on best behavior comport oneself conduct oneself properly demean oneself deport oneself discipline oneself keep one's nose clean keep the peace live up to manage oneself mind one's manners mind one's p's and q's observe golden rule observe the law play fair shape up toe the mark watch one's step

Antonyms

WEAK

act up misbehave

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Transitions with these characteristics tend to be orderly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025

In that worldview, children are expected to "conform to in-group norms, be obedient, be orderly, be disciplined."

From Salon • Dec. 18, 2024

"But if there is a settlement, that won't be the case ... Any changes to Binance would be orderly."

From Reuters • Nov. 21, 2023

This is no idle concern; faith in elections is enhanced when the process appears to be orderly and fair — and eroded when it appears otherwise.

From Washington Post • Jun. 14, 2022

“The handkerchief to begin with. Let us by all means be orderly and methodical.”

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie

be orderly

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