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
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Tossing in More Veggies: For a vegetarian addition, fry up assorted wild mushrooms while browning the gnocchi for meaty texture without using any meat.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
There are also entrees like an assorted sandwich platter, pulled pork sliders, chicken parmesan, mac & cheese, and baked penne alfredo-marinara.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2025
The living room set was flanked by a piñata and a tetherball with a coffee table and assorted props down in front.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Feb. 2025
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McDonough accused Bidwill of assorted misdeeds, including age discrimination and breach of contract.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Tossing in More Veggies: For a vegetarian addition, fry up assorted wild mushrooms while browning the gnocchi for meaty texture without using any meat.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
There are also entrees like an assorted sandwich platter, pulled pork sliders, chicken parmesan, mac & cheese, and baked penne alfredo-marinara.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2025
The living room set was flanked by a piñata and a tetherball with a coffee table and assorted props down in front.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Feb. 2025
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So Far The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time The result is an eclectic project that ranges in tone from traditional country to Austin folk to blues.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Emmy Award winner's eclectic place, which is the product of a gut-renovation, has even been featured on the cover of Ellé Decor.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 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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Ghostly encounters are peppered through the promo, to varied levels of fear.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2025
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However, 2024 was a tough year for the team, with numerous driver changes that led to varied results.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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The shoot was also distinguished by a series of high-profile visitors.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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My hope is 2025 will echo that distinguished past, welcoming new voices to our civil society that push leadership in a similar direction — with substantial carbon emissions reductions.—
Mike Gunter,
Orlando Sentinel,
3 Jan. 2025
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Trump's success record at Supreme Court mixed Trump’s record at the Supreme Court during his first administration was mixed.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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But their tens of billions of dollars’ worth of weapons and financial aid have shown mixed results.—
Scott Peterson,
The Christian Science Monitor,
14 Feb. 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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Plus, Canada’s population is diverse—in part because during Trump’s first term, Trudeau positioned Canada as a safer alternative for immigrants.—
Talib Visram,
TIME,
7 Feb. 2025
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Many in Ballinger’s hospital — which serves a high immigrant population in one of the most diverse regions in the U.S. — have worried about threats of raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Assorted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assorted. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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