NEATENED Synonyms: 132 Similar and Opposite Words

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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

And there are several qualifications that a lead investor must meet, Broome said, like a good relationship with organized labor and the ability to gain the league’s confidence.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
There was no evidence directly linking the killing to organized crime in nearby Las Vegas despite longstanding speculation, although a connection hasn't been ruled out, police said.

— CBS News, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of organized

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When Cleveland trimmed the lead to 3-1 in the sixth inning, Tampa answered with a two-run homer by Junior Caminero in the seventh.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2026
Brunet trimmed the Ducks’ lead with his first goal early in the second, connecting on a power play in the 23-year-old defenseman’s sixth NHL game.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 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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Detours and shortcuts in the brain The cells and synapses of the brain aren’t arranged in rigid, linear paths for each task and experience.

— Sean Mccabe, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Desperate for actual contact with Holmes, Fielder has arranged to meet her briefly at the prison before Evans shows up.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of arranged

Adjective

One of the earlier protests in the South Bay saw a tidy column of around 50 protesters walk south on the boardwalk connecting Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach.

— Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
For pickup owners, this approach can be particularly useful because a tidy cabin means less time searching for essentials and less clutter competing for valuable space.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of tidy

Adjective

Apple’s typical vibe is clean, simple, orderly; this commercial is chaos.

— Allison Johnson, The Verge, 13 Oct. 2026
At the same time, our country should maintain a lawful and orderly process for people seeking to come to the United States legally.

— Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of orderly

Adjective

The back frizz is more confined, enclosed in the semi-neat bun.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
To make your pencil skirt look more street style in 2026, swap a blazer for a bomber, a laptop bag bag for a neat top-handle bag and a silk blouse for a crew-neck jumper.

— Emma Spedding, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026

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