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
Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 June 2025
Shot in slow motion from overhead, the sequence features a bandaged and bloodied Korda eating, reading, and smoking in his bath as assorted nurses and household staff flit around him as if in a ballet.
—EW.com, 6 June 2025
The painting of a colorful bouquet of assorted flowers is on the building of Schmidt Design Group, a landscape architecture and planning firm, at 1310 Rosecrans St.
The completion of the mural was celebrated May 28 with a community reception.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
At the least the new deduction would help to offset the inevitable price hikes likely to be caused by Trump’s assorted import tariffs (see below).
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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May 30 announcement of her triumph in buying the masters of her early catalog — six full-length albums and various assorted other releases — back from private equity firm Shamrock Holdings.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 June 2025
Shot in slow motion from overhead, the sequence features a bandaged and bloodied Korda eating, reading, and smoking in his bath as assorted nurses and household staff flit around him as if in a ballet.
—EW.com, 6 June 2025
The painting of a colorful bouquet of assorted flowers is on the building of Schmidt Design Group, a landscape architecture and planning firm, at 1310 Rosecrans St.
The completion of the mural was celebrated May 28 with a community reception.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
At the least the new deduction would help to offset the inevitable price hikes likely to be caused by Trump’s assorted import tariffs (see below).
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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With producers like Justin Tranter, Andrew Watt, and John Ryan in the mix, BEAUTIFUL CHAOS balances shimmering production with emotional grit, offering an eclectic yet cohesive soundscape.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
27 June 2025
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Think eclectic, travel-ready, and full of stories to tell for years to come.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
27 June 2025
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And our findings have broader implications for how species are classified and protected under conservation laws.—
Andre A. Naranjo,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2025
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Arrest warrant questioned Many law experts question the validity of the warrant, which specified that certain key provisions of South Korea's Criminal Procedure Act should be excluded, which meant the police could search the military and government-classified presidential residence.—
Joohee Cho,
ABC News,
5 Jan. 2025
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Her words resonated deeply, encapsulating the essence of her four-decade-long career that has seamlessly blended African traditions with global influences.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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The former seaside pleasure palace of the playboy King George IV features Indian and Chinese influences blended with traditional Regency design.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Enjoy blackberries as part of a varied, balanced diet for the best results.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
17 June 2025
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While a small group of technology stocks have mostly pushed the QQQ Nasdaq-100 ETF near an all-time high this year, analysts believe a more varied mix of stocks might do the heavy liting from here on out.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
17 June 2025
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Beyond these achievements, Alex distinguished himself through his partnership with the administration.—
Olivia Antigua,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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That’s an issue because while both hemp and marijuana are cannabis plants, distinguished only by their cannabinoid content, they are regulated differently.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
The Denver Post,
13 Mar. 2025
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Jeff Rueter: The opening weekend gave a mixed first impression, with some stale atmospheres and Bayern’s 10-0 pasting of poor Auckland City giving little reason for neutrals to buy into the tournament.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Given the affordable housing crisis, Vienna’s social housing model has been given enormous media exposure and has been studied by numerous advocacy groups with mixed views.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 June 2025
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Through this, the team was able to see that new memories were replayed and cemented in the brain during a fleeting moment in one of the non-REM sleep stage subsets, which corresponded with the animals' pupils appearing contracted.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Jan. 2025
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This year, Tesla corresponded with authorities in Austin regarding safety expectations for its autonomous vehicle technology.—
Lora Kolodny,Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
26 Dec. 2024
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The firm’s name references Houston’s South Loop, which connects various historically diverse neighborhoods and is near the historically Black Third Ward, Beyoncé’s birthplace.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
19 June 2025
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The extremely diverse group speaks nine different languages and a quarter of the recruits are women, a higher number than any previous class, agency officials said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2025
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“Assorted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assorted. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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