as in eclectic
consisting of many things of different sorts
the bottom of the drawer was always a miscellaneous accumulation of odds and ends
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Recent Examples of miscellaneous
The calculations include the cost of groceries, housing, utilities, transportation, health care and miscellaneous expenses, but exclude taxes.
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Mike Winters, CNBC, 19 Feb. 2025
Since the start of 2025, Keil has been charged in Missouri courts with assault, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and a miscellaneous weapons violation, according to court records.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2025
The All-Star championship tipped off after what seemed like endless commercial breaks and miscellaneous on-court performances.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
Household Items Every homeowner or renter has miscellaneous items on hand, like lightbulbs, furniture pads, and batteries, which can be decanted to save space.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2025
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Mike Winters, CNBC, 19 Feb. 2025
Since the start of 2025, Keil has been charged in Missouri courts with assault, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and a miscellaneous weapons violation, according to court records.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2025
The All-Star championship tipped off after what seemed like endless commercial breaks and miscellaneous on-court performances.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
Household Items Every homeowner or renter has miscellaneous items on hand, like lightbulbs, furniture pads, and batteries, which can be decanted to save space.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for miscellaneous
Adjective
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The second Stampede Cellar Showdown highlighted an eclectic mix of outstanding wines, with particular attention to some exceptional Canadian wines.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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An eclectic wall art installation is also a Muse Noire Interiors signature.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2025
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He was indicted last year in Los Angeles federal court on multiple federal charges, including running a continuing criminal enterprise, committing murder in connection with a continuing criminal enterprise and assorted drug crimes, the FBI said.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2025
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The set comes in an assorted four-pack with blue, pink, orange, and green (one of each).—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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More research is needed to understand how different skin types respond to tallow, as existing studies use varied methodologies and reference points.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
WIRED,
14 Mar. 2025
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Thanks to its vast, varied, and meaningful stories —Liu and Takeda have felt that things have changed since then...—
Tiffany Leigh,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The rankings for the catchers listed here are for standard 5×5 Roto leagues (mixed universe).—
Gene McCaffrey,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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The Reflective and Representative campaign, organized by the Football Association, is working to recruit 1,000 people from Black, Asian and mixed heritage backgrounds into refereeing roles.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Miscellaneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miscellaneous. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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