as in variety
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
the festival featured a grab bag of independent films from widely disparate genres
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Recent Examples of grab bag
On his seventh solo album, the British singer-songwriter pairs a grab bag of styles—synth-pop balladry, deep house, a Rolling Stones cover—with clearheaded lyrical introspection.
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Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 14 Mar. 2026
The day includes a delicious gourmet luncheon provided by White House Catering, vying for one of the $20 grab bags available that day and chances to bid on memorable experiences during the live auction.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Generic generative AI is a grab bag.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Wow, this pill grab bag goes crazy.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
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Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 14 Mar. 2026
The day includes a delicious gourmet luncheon provided by White House Catering, vying for one of the $20 grab bags available that day and chances to bid on memorable experiences during the live auction.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Generic generative AI is a grab bag.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Wow, this pill grab bag goes crazy.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grab bag
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Notably, Bauhinia blakeana is a sterile hybrid, resulting from the cross-pollination of two different plant varieties.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Although Abel will be driving the meeting, Berkshire shareholders are likely to still poise a wide variety of questions to the company’s leadership.—
Yun Li,Alex Harring,Sarah Min,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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The company plans to overhaul about 75% of its home assortment by June, with a bedding refresh in the fall and kitchen and dining updates set for 2027.—
Star Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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It’s been partners with Jordan Brand since 2018, resulting in yearly kits and a robust assortment of sneakers.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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This big-batch punch showcases muscadine wine and bourbon with a medley of fruit juices, grenadine, and club soda.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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Food scraps, leaves and wood chips are some essentials that make up the compost medley needed to repair the soil.—
Kara Finnstrom,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Arches and natural bridges sweep like buttresses from jumbles of rock, giving this landscape a mystical, cathedral-like quality.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Create a cheerful canvas collage inspired by artist Robin Anne Cooper.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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His life has come to the reader in bits and pieces, a collage, or, like his poems, a cut up.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
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The others are a real mixed bag.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
2 May 2026
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In April, an influential hurricane forecast brought a mixed bag of news, as forecasters grappled with unruly climate patterns.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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With a unique blend of Italian and Jersey influences, Davi shares insights and advice through empowering content and a live touring show addressing topics like dating, family dynamics, financial freedom, and how to be a man in the modern world.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
4 May 2026
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Lightweight cotton-blend fabric, adjustable spaghetti straps and roomy side pockets make this V-neck sundress a great pick for hot or humid weather.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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“Grab bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grab%20bag. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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