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as in types
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 things
a member of the human race
he's a decent sort
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as in travels
to come or be together as friends
you should be careful about whom you sort with
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as in corresponds
to be in agreement on every point
that doesn't sort with what you said the last time
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as in classifies
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 sorts
Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Specifically, Wauhatchie Woodlands, a charming campground-of-sorts filled with tiny cabins.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
McNeeley’s hurl to home wasn’t all that bad, representing yet another mini victory of sorts for the 19-year-old Texas native.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2025
That makes this month a tryout of sorts for him and the team to get to know each other.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
The play is a hit, of sorts, or so Duse thinks.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
By timing negotiations around buzzy games, Fox mobilized its sports audience as pressure campaign of sorts, according to the complaint.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Michael Koman for a spinoff of sorts.
—Judy Berman, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
In 2024, the Bearcats lost to Guyer and looked out of sorts.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2025
Noun
Sinner subdued an out- of-sorts Spaniard at Wimbledon in four sets, and Alcaraz returned the favor here.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Specifically, Wauhatchie Woodlands, a charming campground-of-sorts filled with tiny cabins.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
McNeeley’s hurl to home wasn’t all that bad, representing yet another mini victory of sorts for the 19-year-old Texas native.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2025
That makes this month a tryout of sorts for him and the team to get to know each other.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
The play is a hit, of sorts, or so Duse thinks.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
By timing negotiations around buzzy games, Fox mobilized its sports audience as pressure campaign of sorts, according to the complaint.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Michael Koman for a spinoff of sorts.
—Judy Berman, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
In 2024, the Bearcats lost to Guyer and looked out of sorts.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sorts
Noun
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Trubetter Foldable Travel Hangers Many standard hotel room closets contain at least one or two hangers, but other types of lodging—like Airbnb, boutique hotels, and hostels—may not have any at all.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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What are the two types of waterspouts?—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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If things do go long, Alcaraz will still back himself.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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But now, the King and the royal family have received very sad news that will change things going forward.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The adventurous archaeologist travels the globe looking for missing artifacts and historical treasures.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The couple often travels to car shows, from Julian to Santa Barbara, and Lynne has vintage outfits to match the cars.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The discount corresponds with the company’s slower top-line growth, mixed brand reputation, a prior FY 2019 impairment that damaged investor confidence, and ongoing debt concerns.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Each of the four houses at Hogwarts corresponds to a natural element — as do each of the twelve zodiac signs.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Saffir‒Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale (SSHWS) classifies hurricanes—western hemisphere tropical cyclones that exceed the intensities of tropical depressions and tropical storms—into five categories, distinguished by the intensities of their sustained winds.—
Miriam Toews
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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Once the invoices arrive in De Agostini’s inbox as attachments, AI classifies the documents before extracting and validating the data.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Known for its reliability and resilience, Canada Goose has supported on- and off-screen roles in some of the planet’s most extreme locations, empowering exploration of all kinds, both behind the scenes and front of the lens.—
Steven Huizar,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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According to reports, it has been disallowed in settings of all kinds.—
Keyaira Boone,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While you guys had staff inside laughing, pointing and even flicking off the crowd outside.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Some guys are finding solace in extreme physical activity with expletive-laden barking from a drill sergeant to reclaim their manhood.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Create Low-Stakes Opportunities for Visibility Gen Z often associates visibility with exposure to criticism.—
Ruth Oh Reitmeier,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Especially given the fact that the latter only associates itself with organic style stars, not limited to Solange and Beyoncé.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Sorts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sorts. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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