ASSORT Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

assort

verb

ə-ˈsȯrt

Definition of assort

as in to classify

to arrange or assign according to type assort these butterfly specimens according to geographic origin

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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 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 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 See All Example Sentences for assort

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So far, only one track that can be classified as K-pop has climbed all the way to the peak position of the Radio Songs chart.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Approximately 35% of the state, including coastal regions, remains free of drought or abnormal dryness, and no areas of California are currently classified as being in extreme or exceptional drought.

— Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of classify

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Wellness seekers can take part in a range of massage and beauty treatments blending traditional Chinese medicine with modern products.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
The Swaggy Sie, who reflected on his larger-than-life personality, unwavering belief in his hometown, and impact, hosted the event, which blended luxury fashion, live performances, philanthropy, and storytelling.

— Christine Imarenezor, VIBE.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of blend

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Data from Freightos indicates that escalating fuel prices have not directly correlated with air freight rates yet.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026
According to the report, IPO activity and new private jet deliveries are 70% correlated over the past decade, except for the 2020 and 2021 Covid years.

— Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of correlate

Verb

In an era dominated by physical defenders, Baresi distinguished himself through his reading of the game, redefining the sweeper role by combining defensive authority with the ability to launch attacks from deep.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
If the tax result is largely the same whether Buffett gives now or later, what actually distinguishes one billionaire’s giving from another’s?

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 30 July 2026

Definition of distinguish

Verb

On Tuesday, the Cardinals optioned right-hander Hunter Dobbins to Triple-A immediately after a harsh outing against the Chicago Cubs, a move that corresponded with the addition of a new reliever.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
In a corresponding move, the Royals recalled outfielder John Rave from Triple-A Omaha.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026

Definition of correspond

Verb

On July 28, Mark Zuckerberg published an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal arguing that superintelligence should be distributed as widely as possible and that concentrating it in a handful of institutions is the greatest risk AI poses to humanity.

— Anisha Sircar, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Additional footage, distributed by Fox News Digital, of them in a confrontation with another fan at the game has ignited further outrage.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of distribute

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In a federal race, candidates can not legally coordinate with the super PACs backing their campaigns.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Artificial intelligence is also anticipated to assist pilots by rapidly analyzing battlefield information, prioritizing threats, and coordinating missions with unmanned aircraft.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026

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