as in variety
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
the festival featured a grab bag of independent films from widely disparate genres
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Recent Examples of grab bag
The animal features a unique grab bag of traits of other nudibranchs, says study co-author and MBARI marine biologist Steven Haddock.
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Jude Coleman, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2025
And state laws are a grab bag of various rules, mostly focused on data privacy in general.
—Bernard Condon, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
With a business to run and a new baby to take care of, Hailey Bieber may not have time to deal with a giant grab bag of products.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024
Sprinkled in amongst the album reviews are grab bag episodes discussing the latest happenings in the music industry, from award nomination rundowns to this summer’s Kamala/Brat crossover.
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
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Jude Coleman, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2025
And state laws are a grab bag of various rules, mostly focused on data privacy in general.
—Bernard Condon, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
With a business to run and a new baby to take care of, Hailey Bieber may not have time to deal with a giant grab bag of products.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024
Sprinkled in amongst the album reviews are grab bag episodes discussing the latest happenings in the music industry, from award nomination rundowns to this summer’s Kamala/Brat crossover.
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grab bag
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With the results of this simulation capability, farmers would be able to predict which specific plant varieties will perform best in their fields and quickly determine the best solutions when faced with challenges such as extreme weather.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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These disposable melamine sponges work well for cleaning a variety of items, but they shouldn't be used on everything.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2025
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The winners are sure to represent a stunning assortment of books that have topped best-seller and year-end lists.—
Lorraine Berry,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Reformation Launches First-Ever PJ Collection Reformation introduced sleepwear to the brand for the first time by launching a six-piece assortment of comfy styles.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
18 Apr. 2025
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The halftime show featured a medley of songs from the record, featuring cameos from Shaboozey and Malone, and continued on to garner 27 million U.S. viewers on Netflix.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2025
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Recipes like grain bowls, lentil salads or roasted vegetable medleys are now staples, easily adapted to satisfy various dietary restrictions.—
Food Drink Life,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Instead, voters themselves are jumbles of competing and sometimes contradictory interests.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
14 Feb. 2025
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Baker also leads the orchestra, which sounds grand — although the sound in the arts center’s Pugh Theater often left musicians, lead singers and chorus all at the same level, with actors speaking over all of it at the same time to create a sonic jumble.—
Matthew J. Palm,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
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Seashells in My Mother’s Garden and The Giant Boulder Rolling Down, featuring eight large-scale paintings and three intricate collage works on paper, is on view through May 31.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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In fact, some supplements combine biotin and collage into one product.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
11 Apr. 2025
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Laviolette’s last two stops in the NHL have been a mixed bag.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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The race to place the first passenger-carrying eVTOL into regular taxi service has been a mixed bag in recent years.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
29 Apr. 2025
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With a menu designed to have something for everyone, Angry Ale’s has classic bar bites and a blend of comfort food with elevated, high quality dishes — including its fry lineup.—
Chyna Blackmon,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2025
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This stunning park features a blend of serene coastline, dramatic rock outcroppings, a deep gorge, and a river lined with towering redwoods.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
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