assorted

adjective

as·sort·ed | \ -ˈsȯr-təd

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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a box of assorted cheeses a box of assorted chocolates

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Mr Trump’s extraordinary interview with the Sun was published late on July 12th, as the president was half-way through a banquet with Theresa May and assorted dignitaries at Blenheim Palace. — The Economist, "Donald Trump lays into Britain’s Brexit plan," 13 July 2018 Manafort is scheduled for trial on July 25 on assorted charges arising from his Ukrainian political work. — Andrew O'reilly, Fox News, "Manafort mugshot revealed after he's moved to new jail," 13 July 2018 Greene threw in front of pitching coach Rick Anderson, head trainer Doug Teter and assorted teammates during the Rays series. — Anthony Fenech, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Tigers' Shane Greene to be activated after aneurysm scare," 11 July 2018 Fun Zone - Located by the social tent at the Lebanon Sports Complex, the fun zone will have the speed tent/radar gun for throwing, foosball, spikeball and other assorted games. — Madeline Mitchell, Cincinnati.com, "An ultimate guide to the World Ultimate Club Championships held in Warren County," 6 July 2018 That collective authorship is in some ways a deeply wonderful thing, a reminder of how powerful people’s impulses can be, despite the assorted awfulnesses on offer on the internet, to enforce human connection. — Megan Garber, The Atlantic, "#PlaneBae and the Slow Death of Whimsy," 6 July 2018 CYCLING Houston Bicycle Club members tackle the Sealy, Bernardo-Cat Spring-Cardiac Hill Loop Saturday morning, beginning at the Abe and Irene Levine Family Park on 4th St. in Sealy for assorted routes of 32, 43, 48 and 60 miles. — Terry St. John, Houston Chronicle, "Greater Houston athletic activities listings: July 6-8," 4 July 2018 The family car was gone — along with television sets, jewelry, credit cards, all of the family's keys and other assorted items. — Matt Tunseth, Anchorage Daily News, "‘Life is completely not normal’: Chugiak family’s life turned upside down by burglary," 12 July 2018 There were LeBron James jerseys in assorted colors hanging inside the Cavaliers team shop, their retail price slashed by 40 percent. — Tom Withers, chicagotribune.com, "Cleveland hurting after LeBron chooses L.A., Lakers," 2 July 2018

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The first known use of assorted was circa 1797

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assorted

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English Language Learners Definition of assorted

: including several kinds

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assorted

adjective

as·sort·ed | \ ə-ˈsȯr-təd

Kids Definition of assorted

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