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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His positively pretty take on the ubiquitous street snack pani puri, a crispy shell with assorted fillings and a spiced water, for example, involves a delicate buckwheat tart cradling zippy passionfruit and apple that’s adorned with tiny edible flowers.
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Grayson Haver Currin, Outside, 2 Sep. 2025
At the press conference, Louis Jeune said weapons, ammunition and equipment were also seized from the gangs, including 1,524 rounds of assorted ammunition and three grenades.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
His positively pretty take on the ubiquitous street snack pani puri, a crispy shell with assorted fillings and a spiced water, for example, involves a delicate buckwheat tart cradling zippy passionfruit and apple that’s adorned with tiny edible flowers.
—Katie Chang, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
In between were segments that captured the wider breadth of the Jonas journey, with songs from the assorted solo releases and side projects of Nick and Joe, as eldest brother Kevin dutifully manned his guitar throughout the night amid the 11-piece backing outfit and horn section.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for assorted
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“Assorted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assorted. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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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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