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as in kind
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
I prefer jackets with zippers to the sort that close with buttons
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as in person
a member of the human race
he's a decent sort
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as in to travel
to come or be together as friends
you should be careful about whom you sort with
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as in to correspond
to be in agreement on every point
that doesn't sort with what you said the last time
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as in to classify
to arrange or assign according to type
sorted the mail into bills to be paid and junk to be thrown out
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as in to search
to look through (as a place) carefully or thoroughly in an effort to find or discover something
I sorted through the pile of magazines until I found the article I was looking for
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Recent Examples of sort
Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025
Emblems can be applied on a player's profile and are shown before a PVP battle — think of them as achievements of sorts.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2025
These dual-purpose boards offer a flat surface for assembling puzzles and include sliding drawers (usually found on the sides) for sorting and storing pieces.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Not every exhibitor is AMC or Cinemark, but the bill as written doesn’t differentiate; burdening smaller theaters with rules of this sort would likely drive your already high admission prices even higher.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025
Emblems can be applied on a player's profile and are shown before a PVP battle — think of them as achievements of sorts.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
Verb
Johnson also helped with mail sorting in Rouen, France., northwest of Paris.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2025
These dual-purpose boards offer a flat surface for assembling puzzles and include sliding drawers (usually found on the sides) for sorting and storing pieces.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025
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Noun
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Zhou was the epitome of a kind, loving and compassionate gentleman, in addition to his academic drive, Barker Little wrote.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
31 Jan. 2025
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The kind Aaliyah would’ve worn over a crop top and low-rise jeans.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Critics have said that over time, renewal of status becomes automatic, regardless of what’s happening in the person’s home country.—
Rebecca Santana,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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Each person’s case is unique, Christian said, and everyone impacted should seek specific legal advice from a trusted source like those listed below.—
Rhiannon Saegert,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Luka being a guy that everybody has claimed is untouchable and untradeable.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
2 Feb. 2025
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The guys who are up there on the on the stage just keep us all energized.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
2 Feb. 2025
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The bottoms have stripes down the sides, and piping trails the neckline, hem, and long sleeves of the top for a dash of preppiness.—
Claire Harmeyer,
People.com,
2 Feb. 2025
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Choose stripes in varying sizes and thicknesses, and don’t go overboard with them in your space (pun intended).—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2025
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Musk, the world's richest man, is not beholden to anyone, so there is little danger of him getting bogged down and imprisoned in the Washington culture of politics and quid pro quo.—
Star Parker,
arkansasonline.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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Near the shores of Lake Waconia, Island View is a par-72 layout The facility has hosted numerous MGA men’s and women’s amateur championships.—
Tom Schardin,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The coming-to-New-York genre is alive and well with two new books: Kay Sohini's graphic memoir This Beautiful, Ridiculous City and Gay Talese's A Town Without Time.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
7 Feb. 2025
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But Drake’s stronghold has also been endemic of another problem that hip-hop had been facing: as hip-hop turned 50 in 2023, the genre was in desperate need of an heir apparent.—
Taylor Crumpton,
TIME,
7 Feb. 2025
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Jagger was her most famous lover, but other men in her life included Richards, David Bowie and early pop star Gene Pitney.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
Fox News,
30 Jan. 2025
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While farts are a natural part of daily life, some causes of smelly farts require treatment.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
30 Jan. 2025
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This was when things took a turn from par for the rap course to serious allegations with real potential consequences.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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And just when things are finally starting to look up, Jo receives a devastating cancer diagnosis.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Sort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sort. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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