assorting

verb

present participle of assort
1
as in classifying
to arrange or assign according to type assort these butterfly specimens according to geographic origin

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2
as in blending
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 Synonyms for assorting
  1. classifying
  2. blending
  3. ranking
  4. corresponding
  5. grouping
  6. correlating
  7. distinguishing
  8. coordinating
Verb
  • Your system may not be correctly identifying and classifying entities.
    — Punnam Raju Manthena, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Within that, the number of people classifying themselves as employed fell 87k while the number of people classifying themselves as unemployed fell 178k.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of classifying
Verb
  • Every bite reflects Georgia’s crossroads of cultures, blending East and West into something uniquely delicious.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Dispense one drop on the back of your hand and start blending, with a brush or your fingertips, at the center of the face moving outward.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of blending
Verb
  • The Pentagon's own data backs that up too, with financial compensation and benefits ranking as a top reason for joining the military.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • As residents, activists, farmers and journalists squeezed and jostled through the crowd, holding court in one corner was Budd-Falen, the high-ranking official with the Interior Department.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of ranking
Verb
  • Like Bill Gates and MacKenzie Scott today, Rosenwald realized that people who command great wealth have corresponding responsibilities to help others.
    — Harold Pollack, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Each doughnut is topped with pieces resembling their corresponding characters.
    — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of corresponding
Verb
  • Start small by grouping items by type, discarding excess, and using storage solutions to maintain order and functionality.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026
  • In their first reps of 11-on-11s, the Patriots deployed a base personnel grouping with three defensive tackles and three inside linebackers (Spillane, Elliss and Muma).
    — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of grouping
Verb
  • Another study observed children as young as ten months old correlating larger physical statures with dominance.
    — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
  • By correlating vulnerabilities into potential attack paths, teams can prioritize issues that could realistically lead to privilege escalation, lateral movement, or data access—rather than treating all findings equally.
    — William Jones, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Definition of correlating
Verb
  • But the most important factor distinguishing Jonestown from the other left-wing movements of its time was a singularly evil leader.
    — James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The key is distinguishing between values and preferences to set appropriate boundaries.
    — Liz Regalia, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of distinguishing
Verb
  • No one was injured, but Mayor Eddie Melton said the city is coordinating with Gary police, Illinois State Police, and state officials to make sure crews are safe.
    — Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The attorneys provide legal advice and work on the agreement, with Neptune coordinating the process remotely.
    — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of coordinating
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