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as in travelling
to come or be together as friends
you should be careful about whom you sort with
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as in corresponding
to be in agreement on every point
that doesn't sort with what you said the last time
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as in classifying
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 sorting
And earlier this year, Dollar General began the first full-scale refresh of its sorting process within its DCs since 2017.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
He's since learned of sorting machines that use electric currents to check if a penny is pure copper and drop the pennies into separate buckets.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
This is not like sorting apples or widgets.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The predominantly Black unit of the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) was responsible for overseeing the logistical nightmare of sorting and delivering 17 million pieces of backlogged mail.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
Chen notes that simpler tasks like sorting components, carrying boxes, and material handling are more feasible in the short term.
—Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2024
Panelists noted the need to prioritize removing harmful materials and chemicals from products, reducing single-use plastic production and sorting materials that can be reused in the supply chain.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
This year, many Chinese robot manufacturers released videos of robots moving items in factories, sorting goods, or performing tasks.
—Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2024
At the same time, the winery is filled with clean modern equipment, including an optical sorting machine so only the highest quality grapes go into the fermentation tanks.
—Liz Thach, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
He's since learned of sorting machines that use electric currents to check if a penny is pure copper and drop the pennies into separate buckets.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
This is not like sorting apples or widgets.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The predominantly Black unit of the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) was responsible for overseeing the logistical nightmare of sorting and delivering 17 million pieces of backlogged mail.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
Chen notes that simpler tasks like sorting components, carrying boxes, and material handling are more feasible in the short term.
—Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2024
Panelists noted the need to prioritize removing harmful materials and chemicals from products, reducing single-use plastic production and sorting materials that can be reused in the supply chain.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
This year, many Chinese robot manufacturers released videos of robots moving items in factories, sorting goods, or performing tasks.
—Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2024
At the same time, the winery is filled with clean modern equipment, including an optical sorting machine so only the highest quality grapes go into the fermentation tanks.
—Liz Thach, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sorting
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To be clear, Martell’s cask programme is fully geared to offer a luxurious experience and the corresponding price tag.Mark Littler, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The number of reposts and times a post is quoted is now listed only numerically, next to the icons for the corresponding interaction.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The study also highlighted the historical confusion that had persisted in classifying these fish.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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By classifying data based on sensitivity and impact, businesses can prioritize efforts to strengthen their data security while ensuring regulatory compliance.Vivek Ahuja, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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The Mexican crackdown started last December, coinciding with the drop from the record month of immigration.Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 7 Dec. 2024
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The slump, in fact, started sooner than that — coinciding with the Lakers’ NBA Cup schedule.Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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When faced with differences, individuals are likely to respond in one of three ways—by conforming and agreeing with the other person, seeking their validation or distancing themselves altogether.Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Industry analyst Jonathan Miller points out the increasing divergence between the loan limit and the median sales price that has been taking place for years, but was especially pronounced after the pandemic (conforming loan limits are calculated based on average sales price).Amy Rose Dobson, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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James knocked the ball down and the Eagles delivered their first unblemished record, another distinguishing mark in a breathtaking season.Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2024
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According to the singer, Riot has evolved its music production into a more integrated and ongoing part of its creative process, distinguishing itself from other companies that typically use more fragmented approaches.Cecilia Ciocchetti, Rolling Stone, 3 Dec. 2024
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Join 34 others in the comments View Comments And that category has been running stubbornly higher than inflation for more than two years, BLS data shows.Alicia Wallace, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Adidas also remains embroiled in a long-running multinational trademark battle with Thom Browne regarding the use of stripes.Lily Templeton, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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How necessary is such an event when everyone is already used to connecting virtually or through systems only?Koray Köse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Stay true to your brand’s mission and voice while connecting authentically to the cause.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Whereas other participating schools have previously paid the VII Group up-front money, the company is agreeing to pay Auburn $115,000 this year to cover the costs of its 22-member official team travel party.Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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The seventh overall pick in the 2012 MLB draft, Fried also garnered interest from the Boston Red Sox before agreeing to terms with the Yankees, according to multiple reports from the Winter Meetings on Tuesday.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Sorting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sorting. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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