assorts

verb

Definition of assortsnext
present tense third-person singular of assort
1
as in classifies
to arrange or assign according to type assort these butterfly specimens according to geographic origin

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2
as in blends
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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  1. classifies
  2. blends
  3. corresponds
  4. distinguishes
  5. relegates
  6. distributes
  7. separates
Verb
  • Similarly, the International Monetary Fund classifies the positions expressed by member states during board meetings for up to seven years.
    Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The government typically classifies border protection, medical care, air traffic control, law enforcement, and power grid maintenance as essential.
    Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of classifies
Verb
  • Capella Ubud The resort's impeccable design harmoniously blends modern luxury with the natural beauty of the Balinese jungle.
    Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The blini feature lemon zest and herbs such as parsley, chives and thyme, and the dill cream blends crème fraîche, lemon juice, shallots and dill.
    Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of blends
Verb
  • As an annual salary, the figure corresponds roughly to the top 2% of American earners.
    Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
  • According to astrology, each zodiac sign corresponds with unique personality traits and characteristics.
    Fiona Tapp, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of corresponds
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  • That dedication to producing top-caliber boats will be critical as Chris-Craft distinguishes itself in the wake-surf market, which is mostly driven by quality.
    Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
  • As noted above, the thing about walking pneumonia that distinguishes it from traditional pneumonia is the relative mildness of the symptoms.
    Erica Sloan, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of distinguishes
Verb
  • But that’s not true of the Echo Show, which smartly relegates the screen to secondary importance.
    Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The move relegates Miller Moss to a reserve role after nine uneven starts this season.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of relegates
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  • In two different filings in New York and Texas last month, Drake accused UMG – which distributes music for both Drake and Lamar – of scheming to popularize Lamar's diss track, which in turn allegedly harmed Drake and his businesses.
    KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The company also operates Amscan, which designs, manufactures and distributes celebration products like costumes, decor and tableware.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of distributes
Verb
  • Earlier this season, Erik ten Hag, men’s first-team manager at the time, had a wall set up that separates the men’s and women’s pitches to provide privacy around tactics, especially given the number of visitors watching academy games at Carrington on weekends.
    Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The horizon at the top of the image separates Earth's atmosphere from the vast darkness of space, a reminder of the ISS's unique position, which at this point was some 255 miles above the ground.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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