assorted

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as·sort·ed | \ ə-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

Recent Examples on the Web Armisen gave O’Brien an earful of the accents associated with assorted states and cities, Portland included. — oregonlive, "‘Portlandia’ star Fred Armisen shows off what he thinks is the ‘Portland accent,’ on ‘Conan’," 22 Nov. 2019 After a sumptuous lunch of shrimp, charcuterie, and assorted desserts, Trump took Maples into his private cabin and reëmerged about ninety minutes later. — Peter Osnos, The New Yorker, "Editing Donald Trump," 3 Nov. 2019 Family owned and operated since 1988, the Mousehouse offers 145 different varieties of assorted cheeses produced in their own factories. — Josh Gelman, CBS News, "Man's trip to a cheese shop helps unravel Wisconsin missing persons case," 1 Nov. 2019 Look for Bratwurst, Bauernwurst, Knockwurst, Sauerbraten mit Knoedel, Schnitzel on a Roll, German potato salad, sauerkraut or red cabbage, Semmel and assorted German cakes. — Lois Szymanski, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "Central Carroll: Oktoberfest bringing German culture to Agriculture Center; A Culinary Experience fundraiser," 30 Sep. 2019 This crystal-style platter is the perfect starting block to layer on favorites like brie, sharp cheddar, and goat cheese alongside jams and assorted nuts. — Shayna Murphy, USA TODAY, "10 must-have deals from Anthropologie's incredible sale," 18 Nov. 2019 Tuesday’s episode of NBC’s era-jumping family drama put assorted Pearsons in peril. — Dan Snierson, EW.com, "This Is Us producers on what's ailing Rebecca — and that fight with Randall," 13 Nov. 2019 This isn't Carhartt's first collaboration with a Detroit music giant: The company has worked for several years with Eminem on assorted projects. — Brian Mccollum, Detroit Free Press, "Motown teams up with Carhartt for fashion, merchandise line," 11 Nov. 2019 The resulting buzz from those famous gigs and songs are represented with a sheaf of label paperwork: proposals, contracts and other assorted legalese, marked up with Buckley’s astute questions and comments. — Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE.com, "New Book of Jeff Buckley’s Journals and Belongings Offers a Vivid Self-Portrait of the Late Artist," 31 Oct. 2019

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“Assorted.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assorted?pronunciation&lang=en_us&dir=a&file=assort04. Accessed 9 December 2019.

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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

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