assorted
adjective
as·sort·ed
ə-ˈsȯr-təd 
1
: suited especially by nature or character
an ill-assorted pair
2
: consisting of various kinds
assorted chocolates
Examples of assorted in a Sentence
a box of assorted cheeses
a box of assorted chocolates
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Brian McCollum, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
That won’t be a concern with the official release, which brings assorted search capabilities to your Windows PC.
—ArsTechnica, 15 Apr. 2026
Feathers unfurl all around in a stunning display of 2,383 white, yellow, and brown diamonds of assorted sizes.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2026
TurboTax and FreeTaxUSA use wizards and landing pages that display tax topics to walk you through Form 1040 and its assorted forms and schedules, asking questions and moving your answers to the official IRS forms in the background.
—Kathy Yakal, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Assorted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assorted. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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assorted
adjective
as·sort·ed
ə-ˈsȯrt-əd
1
: consisting of various kinds
assorted cheeses
2
: matching or fitting together
an ill-assorted pair
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