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adjective

ə-ˈsȯr-təd How to pronounce assorted (audio)
Definition of assortednext
as in eclectic
consisting of many things of different sorts a box of assorted chocolates

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verb

past tense of assort
1
as in classified
to arrange or assign according to type assort these butterfly specimens according to geographic origin

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2
as in blended
to form a pleasing relationship somewhat surprisingly, the collection of ancient Egyptian art assorts rather well with the museum's modern design

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Recent Examples of assorted
Adjective
The main plot moves along at a good pace, though assorted flashbacks to Kara's Kryptonian origins wind up slowing down the momentum. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 26 June 2026 In addition to their handcrafted coffee and coffee flavors – that brew assorted hot or iced lattes, cappuccinos and Americanos – the couple plan to package their tea leaves in tea bags and offer smoothies and lemonade at the Ramona location. — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2026
Verb
But with starter Max Strus injured all season, reserve Isaac Okoro now in Chicago after an offseason trade and assorted other injuries to the roster, Tyson has become a key player this season. — Tony Jones, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2026 Homemade assorted Christmas cookies are pre-boxed in a one-pound box for $13. — Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 28 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for assorted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assorted
  1. eclectic
  2. classified
  3. blended
  4. varied
  5. distinguished
  6. correlated
  7. mixed
  8. ranked
Adjective
  • Elegant bars like The Marquis and Five of Clubs, alongside eclectic libations at The Bearded Lady’s Jewel Box, should more than do you well for nightcaps.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2026
  • The musical’s band sits to the side of the stage, giving audiences full view of the musicians performing Mitchell’s score, an eclectic fusion of modern Broadway sound with New Orleans jazz.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 22 July 2026
Definition of eclectic
Verb
  • In turn, this will help guide conservation efforts for this species, which is classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature—one step up from endangered.
    — Douglas Main, Scientific American, 17 July 2026
  • Tax preparers are classified as financial institutions under federal law and are required to evaluate the security practices of their vendors and their environments.
    — Jatin Narang, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of classified
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  • Most swimsuits are made of nylon, polyester, a ribbed material, or neoprene (a more intense, sporty material), and blended with spandex, Lycra, or elastane for stretch.
    — Alexandra Malmed, InStyle, 16 July 2026
  • Still, there is clearly whiskey to be finished, blended, and bottled, even if distilling operations might be on hiatus.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 July 2026
Definition of blended
Adjective
  • To find out, Ars analyzed how the prices of 19 current top-selling PlayStation games varied between digital downloads and physical discs (both new and used).
    — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 20 July 2026
  • This model introduces a Range Extender (REEV) variant alongside BEV options, to address varied charging infrastructure and electricity costs outside China.
    — James Morris, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of varied
Verb
  • Freud once helpfully distinguished that healthy thing, mourning, from melancholia—the mourning that never ends, grief that is unable to let the lost object go.
    — Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
  • The winners distinguished themselves from rivals because of their specs, features and general driving experiences.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Definition of distinguished
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  • The researchers found that insufficient sleep was significantly negatively correlated with life expectancy in most states across that time frame, meaning lower sleep insufficiency meant longer life expectancy.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
  • Give yourself a few years of spending window and put that into a bucket that isn’t correlated with the markets and draw from that.
    — R.J. Cunningham, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of correlated
Adjective
  • As the days went on, Mainoo cut a forlorn figure walking through various mixed zones, often being among the first to board the team bus.
    — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Very early in the morning, however, the moon will make a series of aspects — with Mars, Saturn and Mercury retrograde — that could potentially trigger everything from feelings of restlessness to emotional reactions due to mixed signals.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
Definition of mixed
Verb
  • Now, Manchester attracts more overseas investment than any British city outside London and is ranked among Europe’s top 15 cities for investment, according to EY and Invest Manchester, a regional agency.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • But a little more than a year later, the Argentine hot spot that was ranked on Latin America’s 50 Best restaurant list has abruptly closed.
    — Connie Ogle July 17, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
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