assorted
adjective
as·sort·ed
ə-ˈsȯr-təd 
1
: suited especially by nature or character
an ill-assorted pair
2
: consisting of various kinds
assorted chocolates
Examples of assorted in a Sentence
a box of assorted cheeses
a box of assorted chocolates
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Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2025
The set comes in an assorted four-pack with blue, pink, orange, and green (one of each).
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
Working through proxies like the Africa Corps (the new name of the infamous Wagner paramilitary group), Russia has played a critical role in bolstering assorted military juntas and authoritarian regimes.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
Also for dessert will be assorted cookies, barks, bonbons, an apple strudel and ice cream sundaes made to order.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for assorted
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“Assorted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assorted. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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assorted
adjective
as·sort·ed
ə-ˈsȯrt-əd
1
: consisting of various kinds
assorted cheeses
2
: matching or fitting together
an ill-assorted pair
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