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
On his seventh solo album, the British singer-songwriter pairs a grab bag of styles—synth-pop balladry, deep house, a Rolling Stones cover—with clearheaded lyrical introspection.
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Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 14 Mar. 2026
The day includes a delicious gourmet luncheon provided by White House Catering, vying for one of the $20 grab bags available that day and chances to bid on memorable experiences during the live auction.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Generic generative AI is a grab bag.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Wow, this pill grab bag goes crazy.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
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Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 14 Mar. 2026
The day includes a delicious gourmet luncheon provided by White House Catering, vying for one of the $20 grab bags available that day and chances to bid on memorable experiences during the live auction.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Generic generative AI is a grab bag.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Wow, this pill grab bag goes crazy.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grab bag
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In the coming weeks, Berkebile, along with his colleague Brian Weinberg, will lead a variety of projects, including building a parking lot and welcome plaza equipped with benches and informational signage about the forest.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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The company started importing goods from Chinese vendors two years ago to make up for a dearth of suppliers in Africa who can deliver a wide variety of large orders at scale with favorable prices, Dufay said.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
8 May 2026
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On the plus side, the Rays have a versatile assortment of relievers who can provide different arm angles and styles from inning to inning.—
John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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What is clear, however, is that the aye-aye’s comical assortment of features definitely isn’t incidental.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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And the team's beloved mascot, Ellie the Elephant, paid tribute to Whitney Houston during a halftime show that included a medley of song, dance and and other hijinx that the elephant has gone viral for.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Each blend is designed and labeled to meet a specific need by blending a medley of vitamins.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Arches and natural bridges sweep like buttresses from jumbles of rock, giving this landscape a mystical, cathedral-like quality.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Create a cheerful canvas collage inspired by artist Robin Anne Cooper.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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His life has come to the reader in bits and pieces, a collage, or, like his poems, a cut up.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
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Harden has a mixed bag of brilliance and failing colossally short over his 17 career playoff runs (33 series).—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Pop Crave shared the announcement on their X account and the comments section featured a mixed bag of reactions.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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Through a partnership with Kempinski Hotels, which provides the management and daily operations, the result is a pleasant blend of international and Chinese service that really stands out.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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This top has a similar scoop neckline and is made from a cotton blend for a breathable and comfortable fit in warmer temperatures.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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“Grab bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grab%20bag. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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