as in eclectic
consisting of many things of different sorts
a box of assorted chocolates
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as in classified
to arrange or assign according to type
assort these butterfly specimens according to geographic origin
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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
Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
He’s talked tough in news conferences about prosecuting child predators, drug traffickers and assorted wrongdoers.
—Dan Sullivan, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
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
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Adjective
As a boy growing up in Port Arthur, Texas, an oil refinery town of sulfurous air, Rauschenberg often wore clothes his mother had patched together from assorted fabric scraps.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
He’s talked tough in news conferences about prosecuting child predators, drug traffickers and assorted wrongdoers.
—Dan Sullivan, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 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
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The event, ClawCon NYC, held Wednesday night, brought together an eclectic crowd that ranged from college students and working moms to hedge fund technology teams.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
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From the West Coast’s majestic mountains to the prairie ecoregions of the Great Plains to the white sand dunes in New Mexico, the resource zeroed in on the small towns that feature the best views of the nation's eclectic scenery.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Helix is classified as a Part 103 ultralight aircraft, the same regulatory class as a hang glider.—
The Los Angeles Times,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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The factory pedals had been swapped out for motorcycle pegs, disqualifying it from being classified as an e-bike.—
Cierra Morgan
March 4,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Inspired by the genre-crossing tastes of Gen Z audiences, corridos tumbados blended rap, trap and even a touch of emo, with Junior’s music delivering the lattermost, in particular, in abundance.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
5 Mar. 2026
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To recreate this look, ask your colorist for a warm copper base blended with subtle brown lowlights.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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These AIs have shown behaviors as varied as deception and blackmail, to scheming and cheating by hacking software.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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For French distributors, the early results of 2026 suggest that theatrical attendance remains resilient when there is varied slate of movies playing.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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In Argentina, the visit caused surprise and even dismay, particularly among those who appreciated the national team captain for not getting involved in politics, a trait that had distinguished him from his predecessor, Diego Maradona.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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This palm is distinguished by its edible one-inch fruit, which turns black when ripe and whose taste is likened to dates.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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Iran is one of the world leaders in crude oil production, which is directly correlated to 60% of what consumers pay at the pump, according to AAA.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The findings supported the idea that animals and other life forms must get the most energy from breathing oxygen and bolstered the theory that a rise in oxygen on Earth correlated with the appearance of complex life, Baker said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Researchers say a growing number of young people are turning to AI to navigate social situations — drafting rejection texts, decoding mixed signals and scripting difficult conversations.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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The pain fell hardest on all-female founding teams, which posted steeper drops in both deal value and count than mixed-gender cohorts, continuing a now multi-year divergence.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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After Williams rallied in the second set to tie it, the 23-year-old Parry, ranked 111th in the world, took control and cruised in the third.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The club’s average attendance of 13,321 ranked 29th in the league.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Assorted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assorted. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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