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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Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024
Now, his mid-1960s songs, performed by assorted artists on the label (with occasional Reed contributions), have been compiled on an album.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 13 Aug. 2024
There are Gallic gasps, too, at the bike crashes, boxing big hits and other assorted crunching sporting moments included in this tape.
—NBC News, 12 Aug. 2024
From the World Series team alone, Trea Turner, Joe Ross, Howie Kendrick and Daniel Hudson were added at a cost, in trades, of outfielder Steven Souza Jr., assorted minor leaguers and cash.
—Thomas Boswell, Washington Post, 31 July 2024
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Pastries topped with berries and edible flowers, deviled eggs and baskets of assorted breads were just a few items available during the service.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024
Now, his mid-1960s songs, performed by assorted artists on the label (with occasional Reed contributions), have been compiled on an album.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 13 Aug. 2024
There are Gallic gasps, too, at the bike crashes, boxing big hits and other assorted crunching sporting moments included in this tape.
—NBC News, 12 Aug. 2024
From the World Series team alone, Trea Turner, Joe Ross, Howie Kendrick and Daniel Hudson were added at a cost, in trades, of outfielder Steven Souza Jr., assorted minor leaguers and cash.
—Thomas Boswell, Washington Post, 31 July 2024
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“Assorted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assorted. Accessed 18 Sep. 2024.
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