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
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Tossing in More Veggies: For a vegetarian addition, fry up assorted wild mushrooms while browning the gnocchi for meaty texture without using any meat.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
There are also entrees like an assorted sandwich platter, pulled pork sliders, chicken parmesan, mac & cheese, and baked penne alfredo-marinara.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2025
The living room set was flanked by a piñata and a tetherball with a coffee table and assorted props down in front.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Feb. 2025
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McDonough accused Bidwill of assorted misdeeds, including age discrimination and breach of contract.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Tossing in More Veggies: For a vegetarian addition, fry up assorted wild mushrooms while browning the gnocchi for meaty texture without using any meat.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
There are also entrees like an assorted sandwich platter, pulled pork sliders, chicken parmesan, mac & cheese, and baked penne alfredo-marinara.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2025
The living room set was flanked by a piñata and a tetherball with a coffee table and assorted props down in front.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assorted
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Times staff writer Karla Marie Sanford attended the group’s February meeting and found a welcoming eclectic community.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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So, with sides C and D, all the extra songs just became this eclectic mix.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
27 Feb. 2025
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And our findings have broader implications for how species are classified and protected under conservation laws.—
Andre A. Naranjo,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2025
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Arrest warrant questioned Many law experts question the validity of the warrant, which specified that certain key provisions of South Korea's Criminal Procedure Act should be excluded, which meant the police could search the military and government-classified presidential residence.—
Joohee Cho,
ABC News,
5 Jan. 2025
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Her words resonated deeply, encapsulating the essence of her four-decade-long career that has seamlessly blended African traditions with global influences.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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The former seaside pleasure palace of the playboy King George IV features Indian and Chinese influences blended with traditional Regency design.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Ghostly encounters are peppered through the promo, to varied levels of fear.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2025
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However, 2024 was a tough year for the team, with numerous driver changes that led to varied results.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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The shoot was also distinguished by a series of high-profile visitors.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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My hope is 2025 will echo that distinguished past, welcoming new voices to our civil society that push leadership in a similar direction — with substantial carbon emissions reductions.—
Mike Gunter,
Orlando Sentinel,
3 Jan. 2025
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After a few years of mixed results as a public company, Endeavor is being taken private by Silver Lake in a deal expected to close by the end of the first quarter.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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Those blueprints were met with mixed feedback, at best, and Donovan said any renovation plan would include a reboot.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2025
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Through this, the team was able to see that new memories were replayed and cemented in the brain during a fleeting moment in one of the non-REM sleep stage subsets, which corresponded with the animals' pupils appearing contracted.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Jan. 2025
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This year, Tesla corresponded with authorities in Austin regarding safety expectations for its autonomous vehicle technology.—
Lora Kolodny,Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
26 Dec. 2024
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In the past few years, Landman has curated a diverse roster, including Laufey, the Chainsmokers, John Ryan, Kenya Grace, and Amy Allen — who recently won songwriter of the year at the 2025 Grammys.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2025
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Living in New Bedford, Mass., a Coastal City Undergoing Transformation The Whaling City, home to a diverse food scene, will soon have a new rail connection to Boston.—
Josh Ocampo,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Assorted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assorted. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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