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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
There are several methods for quantifying homelessness in San Diego County, encompassing a grab bag of methodologies that can be confusing for anyone not immersed in the crisis.
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Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025
Modern college chaplains, deans, and directors of religious life have taken on a new grab bag of duties.
—Cornelia Powers, The Atlantic, 18 May 2025
Her business will be doing a grab bag with any purchase on Vintage Store Day.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
Stanley water bottles and Lego gift kits are also some of our favorites for stocking stuffers and grab bags.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024
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Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025
Modern college chaplains, deans, and directors of religious life have taken on a new grab bag of duties.
—Cornelia Powers, The Atlantic, 18 May 2025
Her business will be doing a grab bag with any purchase on Vintage Store Day.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
Stanley water bottles and Lego gift kits are also some of our favorites for stocking stuffers and grab bags.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grab bag
Noun
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This drugstore find offers audacious shine, unmatched hydration, and 10 buildable shades (and not just the can’t-keep-in-stock Rum Raisin) that work across a very wide variety of complexions.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Both Italy and Spain claim to be the birthplace of this variety, but according to the grape geneticists, Spain appears to be the most likely place of origin.—
Elisabetta Tosi,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The space complements the retailer’s unique assortment of apparel and accessories, which for the anniversary will be further enriched by a selection of Gigli’s archival pieces, in a nod to Zambeletti’s roots and homage to the designer that sparked her fashion journey.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Tucked away on the corner of Brookhurst Street and Bolsa Avenue, a colorful neon sign with an assortment of fruits decorates the window of an otherwise unassuming storefront display.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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The medley of red and yellow tomatoes which lend the just-right balance of sweetness and acidity, plus the fresh basil, make for a vibrant main dish on the table.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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Bettencourt performed with Osbourne at the show, and his band Extreme honored him with a medley of his hits at a concert in Zürich last month.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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In jumbles of old stones that, to me, are barely legible as the remains of buildings, Cocon López could see the entire timeline of old Aké and how later people interacted with and repurposed what came before.—
Lizzie Wade,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 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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But that message would have resonated just the same with the photo collage of Rice across the front and absent the words atop it.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 Sep. 2025
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Panels and blocks of fabric on skirts, jackets and dresses — sometimes in monochrome, other times in contrasting color — gave the collection a collage composition.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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As a reporter, that was a mixed bag.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
16 Sep. 2025
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On those, Mangione’s defense received a mixed bag of rulings.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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Hawkwell Knee-High Wide-Calf Low-Heel Boots Lined with a soft wool blend, these knee-high boots will keep your feet dry and warm in colder weather.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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This high-tech top is made from a fabric blend that combines the odor-resistance and quick-drying properties of merino wool with the wrinkle-resistant and thermoregulation properties of lyocell.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Grab bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grab%20bag. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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