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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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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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The commander in chief has broad authority to personally classify or declassify documents as delegated by proper processes under Executive Order 13526, issued by Obama, said Liza Goitein, senior director of the Brennan Center’s Liberty and National Security Program.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Though classified as a software firm, Strategy has effectively transformed itself into a Bitcoin holding vehicle, financing large Bitcoin purchases through debt and equity issuance.—
Mariana Trujillo,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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The annual march, which winds 3 miles through the city’s picturesque historic district, draws tens of thousands of revelers and blends the best parts of a family reunion and football tailgate.—
Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Spring 2026 is leaning into maintenance color trends, from rooty blondes to ‘quiet silver’ gray-blending techniques.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
10 Mar. 2026
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The most coveted offensive player for a lot of teams might be former Baltimore center Tyler Linderbaum, ranked by Pro Football Focus as the fifth-best at his position and someone who improved his PFF grade in every season since entering the league five years ago.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Here are three stocks favored by some of Wall Street's top pros, according to TipRanks, a platform that ranks analysts based on their past performance.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2026
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An acute spike in IL-6 following heat exposure appears to correlate with how much depressive symptoms improve.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2026
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Freeny’s efforts correlate to winning basketball, but haven’t been rewarded with consistent minutes.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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But other bolt-holes stand out for giving the beds themselves extra attention, distinguishing them in some particularly charming or even surreal way (see beds carved out of literal ice).—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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In early life, this tissue exposes developing immune cells to intestinal microbes, helping the body learn to distinguish between harmless symbionts and harmful pathogens.—
Lilia Goncharova,
The Conversation,
9 Mar. 2026
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Futures on China’s 30-year and 10-year bonds dropped the most since late December on Monday, while corresponding cash yields climbed.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Just like with trees, it was thought that each ring corresponded to a single year of age.—
Regina G. Barber,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2026
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Some of the bikes are used in Metro’s Adopt A Bike Grant Program, which distributes them to those in need.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Burton notes that the foundation also distributes snack packs and other practical resources that address everyday needs students may encounter during the school day.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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They were first trained to execute specific movements, and later distilled into a single unified controller that uses visual inputs to plan and coordinate the sequence of actions a robot should take to navigate obstacles efficiently in its environment.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Your quick questions can help teams coordinate projects without confusion.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Assort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assort. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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