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as in to classify
to arrange or assign according to type
assort these butterfly specimens according to geographic origin
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2
as in to blend
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 assort
Several more officials, members of Parliament, and assorted hard-liners also criticized Bahonar, as did Iran’s attorney general.
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Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 7 Nov. 2025
That experience, and assorted other issues, have resulted in broken trust, said Senator Chris Coons of Delaware.
—Steven T. Dennis, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
For starters, Johnson found Gaines’ demands for Georgia, the Georgia Tech Athletic Association and assorted other defendants associated with the state to be moot.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Sep. 2025
With the exception of a few Europeans who are traveling to Boston this week and assorted other stragglers, the practice was attended well enough for the players to put together a scrimmage after the first session.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
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Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 7 Nov. 2025
That experience, and assorted other issues, have resulted in broken trust, said Senator Chris Coons of Delaware.
—Steven T. Dennis, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
For starters, Johnson found Gaines’ demands for Georgia, the Georgia Tech Athletic Association and assorted other defendants associated with the state to be moot.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Sep. 2025
With the exception of a few Europeans who are traveling to Boston this week and assorted other stragglers, the practice was attended well enough for the players to put together a scrimmage after the first session.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assort
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Currently Not Collectible status The IRS may classify an account as Currently Not Collectible (CNC) if a taxpayer is facing severe financial hardship.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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SmartAsset used the Pew Research definition of middle class for its report, which classifies middle class as an income between two-thirds and double a region’s median income.—
Caden Perry,
jsonline.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The resultant device blends fast discharge speeds with massive storage capacity, holding up to 25 times more energy per kilogram than conventional versions.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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There are also playful, family-forward touches, including a children’s play yard with direct access from bedrooms, designed to blend safety and fun without sacrificing the clean modern lines.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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With a diverse mix of coffee shops, bars and places to eat, the Brookhill neighborhood near South End was ranked the best place to live in the Charlotte region, according to Niche, a neighborhood grading site.—
Chase Jordan
March 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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That defense entered the second week of March ranked fourth in the league but remained on a milk carton Sunday.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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The researchers re-ran the analysis, looking only at high-income countries, and found that while there was less overall resistance in hospitals, resistance levels were still strongly correlated with aridity.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2026
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Saudi's index, which is closely correlated to energy markets, has been turbo-charged by the spike in oil prices, while Oman has benefitted from investors seeking safe havens, according to Damanick Dantes, founder of Dantes Outlook.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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Published in 2021 by a team of scholars in such fields as Jewish studies and Holocaust history, it was created to help distinguish hatred of Jews from criticism of Israel.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Cook also said Idaho State Police does not have a test that is able to distinguish between synthetic and natural-leaf kratom.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Mar. 2026
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In her experience, 15% often corresponds to about 33 pounds (15 kilograms).—
Nicole Hernandez,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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Each pitch outcome has corresponding odds and users have a limited timeframe to choose whether to wager.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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The law authorized about $1 billion in state bonds, distributed to districts based on enrollment.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Mar. 2026
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Vastnaut One assists these climbs by distributing force through both the hips and knees, helping propel the body upward more efficiently.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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Your 11th House of Groups welcomes the intuitive Moon, offering you multiple chances to reconnect with pals or coordinate plans that serve everyone.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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Jerry Lewis was the executive director of the 1901 Community Implementation Committee, which helps coordinate project updates, community engagement and leadership connections associated with the 1901 Project, according to the committee’s website.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Assort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assort. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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