assorting

verb

Definition of assortingnext
present participle of assort
1
as in classifying
to arrange or assign according to type assort these butterfly specimens according to geographic origin

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2
as in blending
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 Synonyms for assorting
  1. classifying
  2. blending
  3. corresponding
  4. distinguishing
  5. sorting
  6. matching
  7. distributing
  8. separating
Verb
  • The National Labor Relations Board issued a complaint Wednesday against the popular Netflix dating show, classifying its stars as employees and accusing the program of several labor violations.
    Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Those deaths aren't counted in our statistics, and that's primarily because of the difficulty in classifying those deaths in a disaster.
    Melody Schreiber, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of classifying
Verb
  • The Snap Flow Note and its accessories transform note-taking into an artistic ritual, seamlessly blending functionality with self-expression.
    Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • By blending strategic diversification with effective team leadership, entrepreneurs can build resilient portfolios that not only thrive in any economic environment but also leave a lasting legacy in their communities.
    Gigi Schweikert, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of blending
Verb
  • The company was able to automate and tailor review responses to streamline operations and deliver on-time customer care with vastly less intervention from local managers, leading to an increase in review response rate with a corresponding 55% reduction in employee time spent responding to reviews.
    Afif Khoury, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Employers must act now to download Historic Records Reports and retain them with corresponding Forms I-9 for audit preparedness.
    Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of corresponding
Verb
  • Russian speakers in the experiment proved faster than English speakers at distinguishing shades that corresponded to that lexical distinction.
    Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
  • While the ambitious stories and powerful performances help Farscape stand out in small-screen sci-fi, the most distinguishing aspect is the awesome muppets, courtesy of the Jim Henson Company.
    Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of distinguishing
Verb
  • The Netflix movie, directed by Tyler Perry, tells the story of Adams Earley and her battalion's grit and resourcefulness during the mail sorting assignment.
    Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Rather, the regular exercise of sorting the olfactory world with abstract labels seems to change how the Jahai understand all smells, familiar and otherwise.
    Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of sorting
Verb
  • After a five-day manhunt, Mangione was arrested in Pennsylvania, found with a gun matching the one used in the shooting and a fake ID.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Two weeks ago, a body matching the description of a retired teacher was found in the Galloway Township of New Jersey.
    Shyla Watson, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of matching
Verb
  • Despite logistical and security challenges, UNICEF and partners are distributing warm winter clothes and other essential supplies, along with humanitarian cash transfers to help families in Gaza afford food and other necessities.
    Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Pulsating heat pipes work by distributing heat through the vibration and circulation of coolant, maintaining efficiency with minimal gravity impact, even in fast-moving vehicles.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of distributing
Verb
  • While standard mascaras do the trick in lengthening, volumizing, darkening, and separating your lashes, waterproof mascaras are better suited for long-wear and durability.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In 1973, after separating from Jim, Alice was one of six artists featured in Maclean’s as models for women in Canada.
    Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of separating
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