as in eclectic
consisting of many things of different sorts
a box of assorted chocolates
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as in classified
to arrange or assign according to type
assort these butterfly specimens according to geographic origin
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as in blended
to form a pleasing relationship
somewhat surprisingly, the collection of ancient Egyptian art assorts rather well with the museum's modern design
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Recent Examples of assorted
Justin Curto, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2024
The songs were recorded at Alice Cooper's Solid Rock Teen Centers in Phoenix and Mesa with the help of assorted young rockers who honed their chops in the centers' free after-school programs.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 13 Nov. 2024
At least a week passed, Smith said, before Etienne delivered some bags of chicken and cans of fruit, string beans and assorted vegetables.
—Chris Quintana, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
The project went out to assorted studios and streamers near the top of this year, with Warner Bros prevailing in a heated bidding war, in part due to its commitment to a theatrical run.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Thug, born Jeffery Williams, pleaded no contest to the RICO charge and guilty to other assorted charges in a non-negotiated plea and was able to walk free under heavy probation restrictions.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2024
The songs were recorded at Alice Cooper's Solid Rock Teen Centers in Phoenix and Mesa with the help of assorted young rockers who honed their chops in the centers' free after-school programs.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 13 Nov. 2024
At least a week passed, Smith said, before Etienne delivered some bags of chicken and cans of fruit, string beans and assorted vegetables.
—Chris Quintana, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
The project went out to assorted studios and streamers near the top of this year, with Warner Bros prevailing in a heated bidding war, in part due to its commitment to a theatrical run.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Now celebrating its 36th anniversary, this international festival from Jan. 2 to 12 is known and loved for its eclectic lineup of movies, stellar access to megawatt stars and for showcasing food focused films in a series of fun feasts called Dinner and a Movie.Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Strewn against the bar's chic themes are festive garlands, wreaths and bows, providing the perfect eclectic backdrop.Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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The Food and Drug Administration has classified a recall of eggs sold at Costco caused by potential salmonella contamination as the highest risk level for infection.James Powel, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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The proposition reclassifies shoplifting and other non-violent crimes as felonies, rolling back part of a 2014 law that classified these offenses, including theft under $950, as misdemeanors.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then beat on medium-high for 30 seconds to make sure everything is well blended.Neda Ulaby, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
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As tens of thousands of visitors from around the world descended on Miami for the city’s annual art celebration, a lucky few were invited to an immersive experience that blended contemporary art with fashion, mixology, and luxury travel.Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
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But the amount of verification varied from unit to unit, according to at least eight officers.Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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While there are plenty of no-name carbon copy trainers and NPCs scattered throughout Pokémon, the characters that are part of the story tend to be wildly varied, with no two major characters being all that alike.Oliver Brandt, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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The immigration office was distinguished by a gigantic portrait of William Howard Taft, who was President of the United States at the time the play begins in 1909.Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 22 Dec. 2024
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There, two planets that are estimated to be around 5 million years old, PDS 70b and PDS 70c, can be distinguished in their envelopes.Robert Lea, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Despite the mixed responses, the image continues to fuel debate across social media.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Indeed, the incoming Trump administration’s efforts to curb government spending and improve efficiency could have mixed effects.Michael Khouw, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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Russian speakers in the experiment proved faster than English speakers at distinguishing shades that corresponded to that lexical distinction.Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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But, with Clarke's approval (the two men corresponded regularly via an early-80s precursor to email), Hyams saw an opportunity to ratchet the tension by having the two Cold War superpowers at loggerheads.Richard Edwards, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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However, they are trained on diverse datasets, which can result in a lack of customization for specific enterprise needs, like domains.Abhi Maheshwari, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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With diverse media operations and investments in industry-shaping technology, Triller’s new entry into NASDAQ marks a significant development in the growing digital entertainment market.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Assorted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assorted. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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