assorts

verb

present tense third-person singular of assort
1
as in classifies
to arrange or assign according to type assort these butterfly specimens according to geographic origin

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2
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assorts
  1. classifies
  2. blends
  3. ranks
  4. correlates
  5. types
  6. corresponds
  7. groups
  8. distinguishes
Verb
  • These cases aren’t about monetary damages, but instead injunctive relief—specifically, a court order that blocks the NCAA from disallowing an athlete whom the NCAA classifies as ineligible.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 July 2026
  • If that tech notes signs of long-term wear, corrosion or a prior bad repair, the company classifies the claim as preexisting and denies it.
    — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Definition of classifies
Verb
  • In short, the specific backgrounds of the top candidates will be less important than their ability to lead a modernized hockey operations department that cohesively blends scouting, player development, and every other element.
    — Max Bultman, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • Their music blends hip-hop with rock, funk and jazz, backed by live instruments and lyrics that shift between humor, social commentary and philosophy.
    — Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of blends
Verb
  • Milton-Jones ranks third in franchise history in blocks (245) and fourth in points (4,018), field goals (1,509), rebounds (1,882), steals (440) and minutes (10,384).
    — Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
  • On a per-match basis, Houlihan Lokey noted, only the NFL ranks ahead of the IPL globally.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 July 2026
Definition of ranks
Verb
  • Based on our internal data, registration on gambling platforms correlates with higher default rates.
    — Artem Lalaiants, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Appetite suppression through smelling of dark chocolate correlates with changes in ghrelin in young women.
    — Cathy Nelson, Health, 20 July 2026
Definition of correlates
Verb
  • Velin then types in the make and the color of the vehicle and prints the paper ticket on a portable printer.
    — Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 10 June 2026
  • Learn how to try the trend and which anchor types the bar tool supports.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
Definition of types
Verb
  • Leopold serves as the novel’s Odysseus figure, Molly corresponds to Penelope, and Stephen fills the role of Telemachus.
    — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 18 July 2026
  • Yin corresponds to blood in the liver, and a liver yin deficiency can lead to dry eyes, blurred vision, or decreased visual acuity.
    — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026
Definition of corresponds
Verb
  • Because humans can readily resolve patterns in motion — when points move in the same direction, the brain groups them into a unified whole — the moving dots appear as faint letters.
    — Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of groups
Verb
  • According to Raman, housing policy is the key issue that distinguishes her today from the Democratic Socialists of America.
    — Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026
  • But what distinguishes this particular iteration is the city of Portland, Maine, itself, and where this Hyatt is situated.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Definition of distinguishes
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“Assorts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assorts. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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