as in eclectic
consisting of many things of different sorts
the bottom of the drawer was always a miscellaneous accumulation of odds and ends
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Recent Examples of miscellaneous
The lecture then transforms into a teachable moment as T.I. begins breaking down how having a gun that doesn’t belong to you or some miscellaneous drugs in your possession could lead to a run-in with the police and even land them in jail.
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Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 25 Sep. 2024
Spending picked up most for online retailers, health and personal care stores and retailers in the miscellaneous category (florists, pet supply stores and more).
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 17 Sep. 2024
The mesh zippered pockets hold all my clothes, books, a scarf, and other miscellaneous items in place nicely.
—Debra Pamplin, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2024
Prosecutors say the box also contained ammunition, a metal pipe, miscellaneous building materials, tools, four phones, and various other letters.
—Greg Allen, NPR, 23 Sep. 2024
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Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 25 Sep. 2024
Spending picked up most for online retailers, health and personal care stores and retailers in the miscellaneous category (florists, pet supply stores and more).
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 17 Sep. 2024
The mesh zippered pockets hold all my clothes, books, a scarf, and other miscellaneous items in place nicely.
—Debra Pamplin, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2024
Prosecutors say the box also contained ammunition, a metal pipe, miscellaneous building materials, tools, four phones, and various other letters.
—Greg Allen, NPR, 23 Sep. 2024
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The eclectic band includes a poet, an opera singer, a violinist, a pianist and two people who play the bandura, Ukraine’s traditional 62-string instrument that looks a bit like an oversize lute.Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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West View This eclectic four-bedroom home is 15 to 20 minutes' drive from downtown.The Week Staff, theweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Each door reveals new supplies for DIY activities such as assorted round beads, charms, and thread for DIY friendship bracelets, plus other gifts like nail polish and nail stickers to create festive purple, pink, blue, and yellow manicures.Ali Faccenda, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The platform costs consumers $479 via YouTube TV ($199 for college students and other pricing options through assorted discounts/packages, with restaurants and bars paying much more).Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Organizations must efficiently and securely connect varied data systems, including SaaS, IaaS, private clouds and data lakes and warehouses, while preserving vital metadata and safeguarding sensitive content.Rehan Jalil, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Princess Kate is known for her varied workout routines, which include cold swimming, tennis, interval training and more, as well as jumping on the trampoline and staying active with her children Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6.Janine Henni, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Early research has also explored GLP-1 drugs for nicotine and opioid addiction, with mixed results.Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The City Council’s last two appointments saw mixed results in this year’s election.Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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“Miscellaneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miscellaneous. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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