assorted
adjective
as·sort·ed
ə-ˈsȯr-təd 
1
: suited especially by nature or character
an ill-assorted pair
2
: consisting of various kinds
assorted chocolates
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Examples of assorted in a Sentence
a box of assorted cheeses
a box of assorted chocolates
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The combination of light-as-air whipped topping, assorted fruits, marshmallows, and chocolate make this, well, heavenly.
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Patricia S York, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
Cards with holiday greetings hang in a prominent position above a table of sweets that included this year candied pecans, cookies, assorted fruit, nutty breads and a temptingly iced cake.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
Likely, Russians, Chinese, Iranians, and assorted proxy accounts are already actively boosting versions of Houthi claims or other disinformation in ways that take the imaginary Houthi victories into a realm of far more insidious and closely watched disinformation networks.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The duo held up their creation for judging, showing off a seemingly random smattering of assorted decorations.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Patricia S York, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
Cards with holiday greetings hang in a prominent position above a table of sweets that included this year candied pecans, cookies, assorted fruit, nutty breads and a temptingly iced cake.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
Likely, Russians, Chinese, Iranians, and assorted proxy accounts are already actively boosting versions of Houthi claims or other disinformation in ways that take the imaginary Houthi victories into a realm of far more insidious and closely watched disinformation networks.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The duo held up their creation for judging, showing off a seemingly random smattering of assorted decorations.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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assorted
adjective
as·sort·ed
ə-ˈsȯrt-əd
1
: consisting of various kinds
assorted cheeses
2
: matching or fitting together
an ill-assorted pair
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