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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Researchers also used measurements from the devices to create a simulation for classifying videos of moving handwritten digits.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
Each one handles a discrete chunk of work, such as identifying a company website, classifying information, evaluating relationship signals or ranking relevant content.

— Gary Kotovets, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of classifying

Verb

Google’s local-ranking guidance says complete and accurate information can improve a business’s chances of appearing in relevant local results.

— Oleg Levitas, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Set in the summer of 1970, the story turns on the diligent civil servant Heikki who decides to host a high-ranking Soviet diplomat at his family’s lakeside cottage.

— Annika Pham, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of ranking

Verb

In corresponding moves, the Dodgers optioned right-hander Emmet Sheehan and catcher Eliézer Alfonzo to triple-A Oklahoma City.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
Such stocks can be issued and managed natively on a blockchain, or by means of special purpose vehicles that hold traditional stocks and issue corresponding tokens that have a claim on the shares.

— Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of corresponding

Verb

In 2023, Canali debuted Care, an umbrella program grouping all the brand’s eco- and responsibility-minded initiatives.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
Williams kept the respective songs from each album close together, grouping them in three- and four-track clusters.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of grouping

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Charges say the video shows Buckney renting a shooting lane at the gun shop under his name and correlating with a customer account number.

— WCCO Staff, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
What does Open Command do and not do in terms of correlating with pitcher quality statistics?

— Eno Sarris, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of correlating

Verb

Employees, consumers and communities have become adept at distinguishing genuine commitment from purpose language constructed for a marketing campaign.

— Deirdre White, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Boise and Garden City adopted regulations this summer distinguishing e-motorcycles from e-bikes and imposing additional requirements for their use on city streets.

— Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of distinguishing

Verb

Yesterday, Demi Moore and Tallulah Willis arrived at Step Up’s 2026 Annual Inspiration Awards at the Skirball Cultural Center in coordinating Thom Browne skirt suits, putting a distinctly preppy spin on mother-daughter dressing.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2026
While Israel’s attacks on the agency neutered its role coordinating aid entry and distribution in Gaza, UNRWA’s core programs have remained.

— Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of coordinating

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