ASSORTING Synonyms: 101 Similar and Opposite Words

assorting

verb

present participle of assort

as in classifying

to arrange or assign according to type assort these butterfly specimens according to geographic origin

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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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Edwards and Magee spent decades classifying them, and the most important distinction is between a breakaway gap and everything else.

— Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
The hard part of high-risk compliance is finding every AI system in your organization and classifying it, and that inventory does not get easier by starting it in 2027.

— Kuan Archer, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of classifying

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Randolph, a four-year varsity player, emerged last season as a disruptive force by blending elite size with mobility, quickness and athleticism.

— Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Recently recruited executive chef Spencer Coplan serves an inventive menu blending seasonally appropriate Hudson Valley farm-to-table, Americana, and international influences.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of blending

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According to the University of Southampton, the cliff system stretched across regions corresponding to present-day Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Illinois.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
Zeimetz, coincidentally or not, posted pictures at a Hammond restaurant and at a Joliet Slammers baseball game on those corresponding dates.

— Megan De Mar, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of corresponding

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This time around, however, the tech giant is establishing parameters on mass arbitration by grouping them in batches of 25, 100, and 500, depending on the total number of claimants with similar issues.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 17 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of grouping

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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
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

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Its license plate readers capture plate numbers along with vehicle characteristics such as make, model and color, and some Flock systems can identify distinguishing features such as bumper stickers or aftermarket modifications.

— Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Seats are wrapped in charcoal Mojave PurLuxe Premium upholstery, accented by contrast blue stitching and matching blue seatbelts, distinguishing it instantly from lower-tier Gravity variants.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of distinguishing

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For facilities that may require huge amounts of electricity and cooling, coordinating those requirements from the start can reduce costly changes later.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
The casual gray pants and coordinating short-sleeve top create a transitional outfit that works for traveling, relaxing at home, and even grabbing coffee during a morning walk.

— Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 22 Aug. 2026

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