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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The team began sorting through possible origins for this high-energy neutrino particle by acting like cosmic forensic detectives, classifying the detection of the particle as a crime scene and hunting for potential clues that point toward a culprit.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
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Researchers debuted an inventory for classifying apocalyptic belief, comprising anthropogenic causality, theogenic causality, imminence, personal control, and the question of whether the end is a good or bad thing.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
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The Personal Blender includes two Tritan Renew blending cups and the ultra-durable Rapid Extractor Blade to make delicious smoothies and more.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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In your 9th House of Travel, pleasure-loving Venus trines fanciful Neptune in your 5th House of Creativity, blending curiosity and fun into possibility today.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
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Along those lines, Paxton, as the highest-ranking legal officer in Texas, could insist that Texas Tech, a public university, and its officers and students have been denied due process and other protections under the state constitution.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 June 2026
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The executive order directs various high-ranking government officials to develop and maintain a classified process for assessing whether new AI programs should be designated as frontier models, also called foundation models.—
Anjana Susarla,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026
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In a corresponding move, the team placed swing tackle Storm Norton on the physically unable to perform list, which ended his season.—
Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
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The corresponding measurement for heating is called heating seasonal performance factor.—
Moncef Krarti,
The Conversation,
15 June 2026
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Organization of the breweries will return to grouping by geographic regions.—
Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Hybrid fullback/tight end Jack Westover spent more time in-line than in the backfield, and started multiple team periods, including the very first in a 12 personnel grouping with Henry.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
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Another study observed children as young as ten months old correlating larger physical statures with dominance.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
4 June 2026
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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
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Behind the scenes, Spatial Hearing AI listens to the 3D acoustic environment and maps the soundscape, isolating each source and distinguishing between multiple speakers, so that devices can respond adaptively, guided by the context of their surroundings.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The original combat variant, which the company is already producing, will now carry the designation CA-1KA (Kinetic Attack), distinguishing it from the new electronic warfare model.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 June 2026
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At Western Connecticut State University, undocumented students are supported through Western Without Borders, a student organization created in 2018, focused on advocacy and awareness, and the UndocuAlly Taskforce, a faculty- and staff-led group coordinating campus resources and response efforts.—
Valentina Toro,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
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Textron Aviation, the manufacturer behind Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker aircraft, has been coordinating the airlift since the late 1980s.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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“Assorting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assorting. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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