1
as in traveling
to come or be together as friends
you should be careful about whom you sort with
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2
as in corresponding
to be in agreement on every point
that doesn't sort with what you said the last time
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as in classifying
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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Recent Examples of sorting
Packages that were assembled at Amazon’s massive fulfillment centers are sent to the hubs for sorting before local gig workers and contractors pick the up for delivery.
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Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Was there any reason to continue sorting laundry?
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
The pilot consistently achieved 99 percent accuracy compared to manual sorting rates, which were 89 and 72 percent for each of the brands.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
That work started with simply observing individual stars and sorting them into categories—just like scientists finally have the technology to do with exoplanets today.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 11 May 2026
Workers move inside the units quickly, sorting the scraps by color and fabric, feeding a system designed to keep up with the pace of global consumption.
—Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Koroi is working towards a zero-waste model, whereby waste will be trucked to a sorting facility and 80-85% of it will be recycled or upcycled.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Haylie Duff is happy to help out by sorting fresh produce at Feeding America in Austin Texas.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Nicole TungA Burmese dockworker sorting different fish species after a catch from a Thai vessel was unloaded in Ranong, Thailand, in January 2025.
—Jay Ganglani, NBC news, 3 May 2026
Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Was there any reason to continue sorting laundry?
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
The pilot consistently achieved 99 percent accuracy compared to manual sorting rates, which were 89 and 72 percent for each of the brands.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
That work started with simply observing individual stars and sorting them into categories—just like scientists finally have the technology to do with exoplanets today.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 11 May 2026
Workers move inside the units quickly, sorting the scraps by color and fabric, feeding a system designed to keep up with the pace of global consumption.
—Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Koroi is working towards a zero-waste model, whereby waste will be trucked to a sorting facility and 80-85% of it will be recycled or upcycled.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Haylie Duff is happy to help out by sorting fresh produce at Feeding America in Austin Texas.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Nicole TungA Burmese dockworker sorting different fish species after a catch from a Thai vessel was unloaded in Ranong, Thailand, in January 2025.
—Jay Ganglani, NBC news, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sorting
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Over her six years with the family, Suzy became a mascot for pet adoption, traveling with her owners to schools to meet children and helping to get hundreds of animals adopted.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Prosecutors allege Delgado used other people’s money to live a high life — traveling in private jets, driving Lamborghinis and buying flashy watches and jewelry and high-end homes.—
Annie Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2026
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The team waived tight end Bryce Pierre and running back Montrell Johnson in corresponding moves.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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Nagatitan lived at a time when Earth’s atmospheric carbon dioxide levels were climbing, corresponding to high global temperatures.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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The payload was flagged by 27 antivirus engines as malicious, classifying it as Trojan and infostealer.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
21 May 2026
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There's an emerging market for concierge and longevity clinics, where physicians are offering unregulated peptides by classifying them as supplements rather than as drugs to enhance specific functions rather than treat disease.—
Teresa Maalouf,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2026
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As a brand built on ethical fashion on a mission to improve the industry, Everlane—and its CEO—has sold its soul to the devil by associating itself with one (if not the) most polluting fast-fashion player in the world.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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For background, the usual race idolaters expressed fierce outrage over Clark associating with Wallen, who once used a racial slur in 2021.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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There are plans to install more at other parks and venues coinciding with July Fourth and Veterans Day.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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His comments come as the first ceasefire struck in the Russia-Ukraine war, a three-day period coinciding with the celebration of Victory Day, commemorating the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
11 May 2026
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Mangoes Mangoes contain a moderate amount of fructose, ranking lower than apples and pears.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
22 May 2026
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To illustrate Japan’s standing as an IP superpower, Fujimura cited Titlemax data showing 10 Japanese franchises ranking in the global top 25 by all-time IP revenue.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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So, mixing your diet up is important.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
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The traditional dish is laplap, made by grating cassava or taro, mixing it with coconut milk, wrapping it in banana leaves and slow-cooking it over hot stones in an earthen oven.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Generations into a belief that morphed into a movement, nearly a decade since the start of the bid process and four years of methodically conforming to FIFA standards later, the epicenter of Kansas City’s monumental opportunity to play 2026 World Cup host was unveiled on Monday.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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Large beige curtains can add a delicate formality and coziness to your living room while still conforming to your style.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sorting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sorting. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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