1
as in to classify
to arrange or assign according to type
assort these butterfly specimens according to geographic origin
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2
as in to blend
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 assort
Beloved by millions, and a baffling structure of seemingly endless movies and assorted other media to millions more.
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Barry Levitt, Vulture, 25 July 2024
Oz may care about Victor and assorted other people here and there, but Sofia has genuinely done nothing wrong.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Depending on the time of year, Jupiter, Venus, assorted double stars, clusters, and nebulae might be visible from Griffith Observatory.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2024
His new neighbors were beatniks, tweedy anarchists and assorted other young people on holiday from families and careers.
—Alex Traub, New York Times, 24 May 2024
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Barry Levitt, Vulture, 25 July 2024
Oz may care about Victor and assorted other people here and there, but Sofia has genuinely done nothing wrong.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Depending on the time of year, Jupiter, Venus, assorted double stars, clusters, and nebulae might be visible from Griffith Observatory.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2024
His new neighbors were beatniks, tweedy anarchists and assorted other young people on holiday from families and careers.
—Alex Traub, New York Times, 24 May 2024
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Nearly three-quarters of all Northeast snowstorms classified as Category 3 or higher on the Northeast Snowfall Impact Scale, or NESIS, from 1956 to 2022 took place in late January or early February, according to statistics from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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The international community views Syrian civil society organizations more favorably than the caretaker government, whose leaders were classified as terrorists in many countries until recently.—
Jesse Marks,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Feb. 2025
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Released in 2017, Blade Runner 2049 blends sci-fi with neo-noir and follows one man’s pursuit of a threatening secret that could destabilize society.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
People.com,
2 Feb. 2025
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His approach—a practice rooted in using as much of an existing building as possible in its renovation—blends new thinking with respect for traditional craftsmanship.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
2 Feb. 2025
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Traditional comfort foods remain strong contenders, with baked potatoes ranking second among savory dishes and being the most popular in five states.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2025
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Eastvale, about 30 minutes west of Riverside, ranked 10th on the list.—
Anna Lynn Winfrey,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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Overall, the study found that increases in average temperature, winter temperature and living density, alongside decreases in vegetation and funding for rat control, correlates with faster urban rat expansion.—
Doyle Rice,
USA TODAY,
3 Feb. 2025
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Fluoride's ability to prevent cavities was first identified in Colorado Springs, where naturally high fluoride levels correlated with fewer cavities, although there were signs of discoloration in teeth.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
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Women’s football has done enough to distinguish itself from the men’s game, but a difference that is less spoken about is the fan-player culture.—
Megan Feringa,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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The children are each given a handy distinguishing trait or two: Veroca is the worldly firebrand on the cusp of adulthood, Marcelo (Guilherme Silveira) the lovable goofball.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
30 Jan. 2025
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Kenner police said the complaints will be referred to the corresponding jurisdictions for further investigation.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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The prediction of a mild winter has not corresponded with the weather so far.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The recall affected one lot of Fentanyl Transdermal System, 25 mcg/h, distributed nationwide to the pharmacy and patient level and has a lot number of 108319 with an expiration date 04/2027.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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The recent products were distributed between Jan. 3, 2025, to Jan. 24, 2025.—
Cara Tabachnick,
CBS News,
1 Feb. 2025
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The two agencies announced a 20-month study to assess the potential for the district and forest preserves coordinating and sharing costs for the planning, design, construction and maintenance of a Deer Creek-Third Creek Reservoir.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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Saquon Barkley Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley gave a modern update to the Canadian tuxedo, pairing a denim jacket and jeans in a coordinating navy hue.—
Ty Gaskins,
WWD,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Assort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assort. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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