as in eclectic
consisting of many things of different sorts
a box of assorted chocolates
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as in classified
to arrange or assign according to type
assort these butterfly specimens according to geographic origin
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as in blended
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 assorted
Michael Hanson, New York Times, 1 May 2025
In the two weeks between deciding to join Jones’ mission and leaving for it, Pyro mailed some old shoes to assorted points along the trail and made his own backpack.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 28 Mar. 2025
Highly recommended, too, is a heaping plate of crunchy calamari, best enjoyed at a table while taking in the assorted bric-á-brac hanging throughout the restaurant like kitschy little reminders into Charlotte’s culinary past.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2025
Hats, shirts, jackets, jerseys, cards, and assorted trinkets continue to disappear as quickly as the baseballs Ohtani routinely hits over the fence.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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His assorted belongings — a shopping basket filled with dishes, a jerrycan of fuel, a bike, a ladder, drying laundry and a dog cage were spilling out.
—Michael Hanson, New York Times, 1 May 2025
In the two weeks between deciding to join Jones’ mission and leaving for it, Pyro mailed some old shoes to assorted points along the trail and made his own backpack.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 28 Mar. 2025
Highly recommended, too, is a heaping plate of crunchy calamari, best enjoyed at a table while taking in the assorted bric-á-brac hanging throughout the restaurant like kitschy little reminders into Charlotte’s culinary past.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2025
Hats, shirts, jackets, jerseys, cards, and assorted trinkets continue to disappear as quickly as the baseballs Ohtani routinely hits over the fence.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Here is a selection of highlights to show the eclectic range of work.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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The eclectic Colts owner also played in his eponymous band, often playing at events showcasing items from his collection.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
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And our findings have broader implications for how species are classified and protected under conservation laws.—
Andre A. Naranjo,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2025
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Arrest warrant questioned Many law experts question the validity of the warrant, which specified that certain key provisions of South Korea's Criminal Procedure Act should be excluded, which meant the police could search the military and government-classified presidential residence.—
Joohee Cho,
ABC News,
5 Jan. 2025
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Her words resonated deeply, encapsulating the essence of her four-decade-long career that has seamlessly blended African traditions with global influences.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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The former seaside pleasure palace of the playboy King George IV features Indian and Chinese influences blended with traditional Regency design.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Alternatives, a varied category of assets beyond traditional equities and bonds, can significantly enhance portfolio resilience and growth.—
Fred Hubler,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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CrossFit is based on the philosophy that constantly varied movements performed with moderate intensity improve physical competence.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Beyond these achievements, Alex distinguished himself through his partnership with the administration.—
Olivia Antigua,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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That’s an issue because while both hemp and marijuana are cannabis plants, distinguished only by their cannabinoid content, they are regulated differently.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
The Denver Post,
13 Mar. 2025
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Today, disruption is ongoing thanks to factors like economic indicators sending mixed signals, technological developments creating both threat and opportunity, and social patterns undergoing rapid evolution.—
John Pierce,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Shares are down nearly 2% Wednesday on a mixed quarterly earnings report Tuesday evening.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
21 May 2025
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Through this, the team was able to see that new memories were replayed and cemented in the brain during a fleeting moment in one of the non-REM sleep stage subsets, which corresponded with the animals' pupils appearing contracted.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Jan. 2025
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This year, Tesla corresponded with authorities in Austin regarding safety expectations for its autonomous vehicle technology.—
Lora Kolodny,Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
26 Dec. 2024
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The important thing to note here is the capability for coordinated action across diverse departments, including functions traditionally handled by separate back-office systems such as fulfillment, finance or IT.—
Melody Brue,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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While teams can double or triple up on each kit before a run, that’s not a good idea either; a diverse selection of loadouts affords more varied interactions that will benefit the group as a whole.—
Jason Fanelli,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2025
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“Assorted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assorted. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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