Definition of assortednext

assorted

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verb

past tense of assort

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of assorted
Adjective
Purses can quickly become another common catch-all during a busy week, carrying receipts, loose change, gum wrappers, and other assorted items. Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 17 Aug. 2026 Its mission to let the breeze in and keep the mosquitos, pesky flies and assorted vermin out appears simple, but its impact goes beyond that. ABC News, 12 Aug. 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
Adjective
  • Sila, on Deck 9, is the buffet restaurant (albeit an opulent one) and was my go-to venue for an eclectic range of savory and sweet offerings for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Living alone in Los Angeles for the first time, Jordan had visions of eclectic murals to match her vintage furniture and art collection.
    Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Brady Russell, who is also classified as a fullback but often plays as an inline tight end, took over Ouzts’ role.
    Andrew Destin, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Terrain Terrain is classified into six types, each presenting different strategic advantages and dangers.
    Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Meme creators ultimately blended real-world tragedy with internet-native irony.
    Owen Carry, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
  • When blended with usual pancake ingredients, like flour, sugar, and leaveners, silken tofu acts as a binder, much like eggs in a standard recipe.
    Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The Belgian designer, who went on to thank her team members and collaborators by name, is known for her varied explorations of feminine identity.
    Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Possible options include ammunition designed for varied levels of impact, including armor-piercing configurations.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Esteban Ibarra, the president of the MCI, said in a statement that antisemitism should be distinguished from debates about Israel.
    Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Juveniles can be distinguished by their dark facial bands and gray or tan body patterned with black or brown blotches.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Process analyzers fail or their readings are not correlated to laboratory results.
    Gregory Shahnovsky, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • That marks a change from earlier this year, when Bitcoin traded more like a risk-on asset that was more correlated with tech stocks.
    Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Kids of mixed ages organized their own games and made up their own rules, while adults stayed mostly on the sidelines or stayed away entirely.
    Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
  • But the tenth and final iteration will see a return of many cast members, who have mixed views on the show’s practices.
    Will Barker, TheWeek, 7 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Yet his Parma team-mates ranked lowly too, suggesting this was a tactical instruction.
    Aston Villa, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Of the top 12, golf is ranked 11th, just ahead of doing yard work.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

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“Assorted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assorted. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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