Definition of assorted
1 : suited especially by nature or character an ill-assorted pair
2 : consisting of various kinds assorted chocolates
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Examples of assorted in a Sentence
a box of assorted cheeses
a box of assorted chocolates
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A search of the home by the Talladega County Narcotics Task Force led to the discovery and confiscation of 36 grams of cocaine, 12 grams of heroin, 24 grams of ICE, 30 grams of Spice, 68 grams of marijuana, and assorted pills and rug paraphernalia.
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Lebkuecher said tonight is the only night PETA will lead a protest, but local activists are expected be on site daily through Sunday and on assorted days while the circus is in the area.
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In a rapid-fire series of angry messages about the Russia investigation and reporting on its assorted twists and turns, Trump again accused the media and disloyal officials of conspiring against him.
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There's a bobcat for $500, several magpie skulls for $10 each and small bags of assorted animal bones for $5.
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Ambiance: Pictures of assorted diners line the walls (kind of a diner hall of fame), hung atop what looks like dingy Civil War-era wallpaper that somehow feels like fitting decor.
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Strewn around the room, odds and ends await boxing: a gong and assorted piles of books.
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Items stolen included miscellaneous pieces of women’s jewelry, a dozen high-end men’s watches, assorted pieces of men’s jewelry, a .357 Ruger revolver and a 9-millimeter Ruger semi-automatic gun.
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Two six-packs or assorted perishable items fit inside Coleman's 8 mm of foam insulation.
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Circa 1797
First Known Use of assorted
circa 1797
ASSORTED Defined for English Language Learners
assorted
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: including several kinds
ASSORTED Defined for Kids
assorted
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1 : made up of various kinds assorted chocolates
2 : suited to one another : matching or fitting together They looked at Dorothy and her strangely assorted company with wondering eyes … — L. Frank Baum, The Wizard of Oz
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