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
At the time, federal law gave the Bureau a strange grab bag of investigative duties, ranging from interstate prostitution to antitrust violations.
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Beverly Gage, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
And for stocking stuffers and grab bag gifts, the L’Oréal Paris True Match Lumi Glotion and Dearfoams slippers Oprah recently praised are under $25.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
He’s got to give a bio-musical performance, which means broadcasting, in quick succession, a series of emotional peaks and valleys, via what can feel like a grab bag of historical trivia, all encased in restrictive mythos.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
And there is of course a grab bag of methods available to do that: productivity apps that limit screen time or silence notifications, and, for those who can afford them, physical ones, like tech-free schools, retreats, and spaces like the Grow Room.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 25 Oct. 2024
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Beverly Gage, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
And for stocking stuffers and grab bag gifts, the L’Oréal Paris True Match Lumi Glotion and Dearfoams slippers Oprah recently praised are under $25.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
He’s got to give a bio-musical performance, which means broadcasting, in quick succession, a series of emotional peaks and valleys, via what can feel like a grab bag of historical trivia, all encased in restrictive mythos.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
And there is of course a grab bag of methods available to do that: productivity apps that limit screen time or silence notifications, and, for those who can afford them, physical ones, like tech-free schools, retreats, and spaces like the Grow Room.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grab bag
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His writing and photography have been featured in National Geographic, Smithsonian Magazine, Gothamist and a variety of other outlets.Pablo Maurer, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Officials from the Cotton Bowl, ESPN, the city of Arlington, AT&T Stadium, fire and police departments had discussed a variety of Plan B options, which included moving the start of the game to Saturday afternoon, or evening.Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Jan. 2025
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Check in here: Runners will find a warm welcome at Corpo Santo Hotel, a property near the finish line that offers a marathon kit filled with an assortment of amenities, including water and energy bars along with a complimentary massage.Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Oort Cloud Sam Walters is a journalist covering archaeology, paleontology, ecology, and evolution for Discover, along with an assortment of other topics.Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 11 Jan. 2025
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The restaurant’s veggie penne pasta ($17) comes with a medley of vegetables with a roasted tomato-coconut sauce.Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
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Carrie Underwood is set to perform just before the ball drops, ringing in the new year with a medley of her greatest hits.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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Minimize noise and clutter Dr. Small says environmental triggers like loud sounds and jumbles of papers and clothing can increase sundowning symptoms.Cathy Habas, SELF, 17 Jan. 2025
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Owners’ names now read like jumbles of computer code, retirement homes or rock bands: Silver Sage, Dream Homes, Blue Apple, P Fin VII, Wref II, 3xs2, Vivid, Straight Red Lines, TKJK, Jags Proper.Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2024
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The buzzword might feel trendy, but the concept goes deeper than aesthetic collages or repeating affirmations in the mirror.Daisy Maldonado, refinery29.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Make your collage by affixing the materials to the base.Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 31 Dec. 2024
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Pet-Friendliness For households with pets, the vacuum’s performance is a mixed bag.Tony Bradley, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Tosin’s performances for Chelsea have been a mixed bag.Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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The alpaca-Merino blend is a combination of two powerful fibers to keep you toasty in cold temps.Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2025
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Sweeting said another reason for investing in Trip was its blend of influence and innovation.Samantha Conti, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
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