as in eclectic
consisting of many things of different sorts
a box of assorted chocolates
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as in classified
to arrange or assign according to type
assort these butterfly specimens according to geographic origin
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as in blended
to form a pleasing relationship
somewhat surprisingly, the collection of ancient Egyptian art assorts rather well with the museum's modern design
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Recent Examples of assorted
Terri Peters, Parents, 1 Apr. 2025
This assorted pack comes with a wide variety of sizes and materials, including fabric bandages (the longest-lasting) and waterproof options.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2025
One thing was certain: Per its title, it was set in the demimonde of the galaxy far, far away, among its scoundrels, and smugglers, and bounty hunters and assorted other criminals.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2025
Following a cheese course, dessert will include a sweet cake or tart with ice cream on flights departing Seoul and assorted petits fours on inbound flights to Seoul.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Luckily, Amazon sells plenty of really great styles of gold hoops, from multi-packs with assorted designs to packs of differently-sized huggie hoops, all of which are less than $20.
—Terri Peters, Parents, 1 Apr. 2025
This assorted pack comes with a wide variety of sizes and materials, including fabric bandages (the longest-lasting) and waterproof options.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2025
One thing was certain: Per its title, it was set in the demimonde of the galaxy far, far away, among its scoundrels, and smugglers, and bounty hunters and assorted other criminals.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2025
Following a cheese course, dessert will include a sweet cake or tart with ice cream on flights departing Seoul and assorted petits fours on inbound flights to Seoul.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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At your literal doorstep was a veritable world capital of social connection, retail nirvana and eclectic dining opportunities.—
David Petitti,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Snag a seat underneath a canopy of palm fronds, where you’ll be surrounded by eclectic art and the sound of live music.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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And our findings have broader implications for how species are classified and protected under conservation laws.—
Andre A. Naranjo,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2025
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Arrest warrant questioned Many law experts question the validity of the warrant, which specified that certain key provisions of South Korea's Criminal Procedure Act should be excluded, which meant the police could search the military and government-classified presidential residence.—
Joohee Cho,
ABC News,
5 Jan. 2025
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Her words resonated deeply, encapsulating the essence of her four-decade-long career that has seamlessly blended African traditions with global influences.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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The former seaside pleasure palace of the playboy King George IV features Indian and Chinese influences blended with traditional Regency design.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Your unique, varied experience works against you in keyword scoring.—
Gina Riley,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Fruit should be part of a varied diet that includes vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and dairy.—
Ann Pietrangelo,
Verywell Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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Beyond these achievements, Alex distinguished himself through his partnership with the administration.—
Olivia Antigua,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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That’s an issue because while both hemp and marijuana are cannabis plants, distinguished only by their cannabinoid content, they are regulated differently.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
The Denver Post,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Earnings could be driven by slightly higher net interest income, although the performance of other segments could be more mixed.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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But its moves are delivering a mixed message to the petroleum industry.—
Scott L. Montgomery,
The Conversation,
11 Apr. 2025
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Through this, the team was able to see that new memories were replayed and cemented in the brain during a fleeting moment in one of the non-REM sleep stage subsets, which corresponded with the animals' pupils appearing contracted.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Jan. 2025
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This year, Tesla corresponded with authorities in Austin regarding safety expectations for its autonomous vehicle technology.—
Lora Kolodny,Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
26 Dec. 2024
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On one hand, institutions with robust financial aid programs may attract a more diverse and talented pool of applicants.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Colleges must find ways to balance their budgets while effectively meeting the needs of an increasingly diverse and financially disadvantaged student body.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Assorted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assorted. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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