grab bag

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Recent Examples of grab bag While nearly everyone else is a MAGA supporter, the party is a mix of vaguely conservative recent college grads there to pop bottles and dance, a handful of old school D.C. politicos and lobbyists, and a grab bag of influencers. Taylor Lorenz, Rolling Stone, 20 Jan. 2025 Her most incredible discovery yet came from one of these Marketplace purchases: an 8-pound jewelry grab bag. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025 Young enthusiasts can start their own collection with $1 grab bags filled with eight minerals. Laura Daily and Bryan K. Chavez, The Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2025 The big picture: The executive order is a grab bag of projects that the administration had been working on based on its time fighting a large number of high-profile hacks, including SolarWinds and Colonial Pipeline. Sam Sabin, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for grab bag
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grab bag
Noun
  • Beers and ciders on tap at Belmont lean heavily toward local and regional, and the variety is well-curated.
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2025
  • At least as important, is the variety of winter conditions, winter testing, and not just volume.
    Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Erivo did the same on Oscars night, wearing an assortment of diamond rings and hoops with a custom Louis Vuitton forest green velvet gown.
    Shannon Adducci, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2025
  • Each aims for timeless appeal with youthful twists and modest coverage, which extends to the new label’s beachwear assortment including 100 percent cotton double-gauze Vista bottoms, Laguna Fray button-up shirt and tiered maxi Reef skirt, which doubles as a maxidress.
    Emily Mercer, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • And the best way of doing that is through a medley, give me a short story quickly with all those songs.
    Steve Baltin, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
  • Lil Wayne Gets Support from The Roots for Career-Spanning Medley After Super Bowl Disappointment 8 hr 20 min ago Lil Wayne pulled together a medley of some of his biggest hits during his SNL50: The Anniversary Special performance with The Roots.
    Lindsay Kimble, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Baker also leads the orchestra, which sounds grand — although the sound in the arts center’s Pugh Theater often left musicians, lead singers and chorus all at the same level, with actors speaking over all of it at the same time to create a sonic jumble.
    Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Minimize noise and clutter Dr. Small says environmental triggers like loud sounds and jumbles of papers and clothing can increase sundowning symptoms.
    Cathy Habas, SELF, 17 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The Sunday’s Best exhibit features 18 artists and includes over 30 pieces of artwork in a variety of mediums, including photography, collages, fiber art and more.
    Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Feb. 2025
  • The show’s more than 175 works will span nearly six decades of his practice, which explored the Civil Rights Movement, science, and technology via an impressive range of disciplines including painting, sculpture, collage, photography, printmaking, and music.
    Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Wisconsin’s recruiting success in the state over the years has been a mixed bag.
    Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
  • Trump’s Vibes on Cannabis Back in Trump’s first term, his stance on cannabis was… well, a mixed bag.
    Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • On a brighter note, this celestial synergy offers a blend of practical discipline and spiritual introspection — manifest your dreams and ground them in reality.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Pull-on Wide-leg Cargo Pants With an impressive 50 percent discount, the Pull-on Wide-leg Cargo Pants are crafted from a soft cotton blend and feature an elongating wide-leg style that adds airflow and intrigue.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2025

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“Grab bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grab%20bag. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.

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