ASSORTS Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

assorts

verb

present tense third-person singular of assort

as in classifies

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

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as in blends

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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For American buyers, the federal government classifies three-wheelers as motorcycles.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
The professional and business services sector, as the agency classifies it, gained 70,000 jobs, blowing past its average monthly gain of 15,000 over the past year.

— Steve Kopack, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2026

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The spa The Roman-style pool opens onto a terrace with panoramic views, while the tranquil spa blends marble, bamboo, and water features into a serene retreat.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
The story blends gothic atmosphere, psychological intrigue and erotic thriller elements into a contemporary, high-concept reinvention of the tale.

— Justin Kroll, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026

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One of the most notable rule changes for the 99th Oscars allows an actor to earn multiple nominations in the same category, provided each performance ranks among the top five vote-getters.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
The glycemic index ranks how quickly a carbohydrate-containing food raises blood sugar levels compared to a reference food like straight sugar (glucose).

— Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of ranks

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Stores generally use their own forms, and you may be asked questions while an employee types your answers.

— Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026
And there is the other bio—the one ChatGPT writes when a prospect, a reporter, a board director or an acquirer types the name into the prompt box.

— Ronn Torossian, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of types

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But Dooley, who founded the website AI-Empowered Mom to reduce parents’ mental load through AI, distinguishes passive, isolated screen use from productive or interactive uses.

— Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026
What distinguishes the formulas are the stabilizing proteins packaged with the toxin.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026

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