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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Similarly, the International Monetary Fund classifies the positions expressed by member states during board meetings for up to seven years.—
Allison Carnegie,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024 -
The government typically classifies border protection, medical care, air traffic control, law enforcement, and power grid maintenance as essential.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
19 Dec. 2024
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Capella Ubud The resort's impeccable design harmoniously blends modern luxury with the natural beauty of the Balinese jungle.—
Megan Murphy,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Dec. 2024
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This innovative journey blends Earth's uncharted territories with the inspiring narrative of human curiosity and exploration.—
Gabe Castro-Root,
Space.com,
22 Dec. 2024
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That sweet spot in your coffee brewing process corresponds to the aforementioned laminar-turbulent transition in pipes.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
30 Dec. 2024
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While Ingram Micro stock has slipped 12% since its October initial public offering price of $22 per share — Goldman was one of the three lead managers in the IPO — the bank’s $33 price target corresponds to potential upside of approximately 62%.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
27 Dec. 2024
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Double plating distinguishes a special dish.—
Lisa Shames,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025
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Every year the prize distinguishes one laureate among four French artists or artists living in France and working in plastic or visual arts including installation, video, painting, photography, sculpture or performance.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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But that’s not true of the Echo Show, which smartly relegates the screen to secondary importance.—
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy,
The Verge,
22 Nov. 2024
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The move relegates Miller Moss to a reserve role after nine uneven starts this season.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Nov. 2024
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Acknowledging this failure, the NSO now distributes a basic one-page bare-bones list of the evening’s music, but that in no way substitutes for the music and artist notes in a full program.—
Marty McBroom,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Apr. 2025
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Tommy Wheeler, founder of Tidewater Grain, which grows heirloom crops in Pamlico County and distributes from Rowan County, is more optimistic.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2025
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What separates the most successful retailers from those that go bankrupt?—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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The two teams meet Friday, and the betting spread separates them by only a few points — with OU as the close favorite.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Assorts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assorts. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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