as in eclectic
consisting of many things of different sorts
the bottom of the drawer was always a miscellaneous accumulation of odds and ends
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Recent Examples of miscellaneous
The kitchen’s handwash sink was completely inaccessible with multiple child car seats and miscellaneous household items stacked in front of it.
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated January 23, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The November gains were broad based, with motor vehicle and parts dealers, building material and garden centers, gas stations, sporting goods stores, and miscellaneous outlets all seeing gains eclipsing 1%.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
If any of your miscellaneous items have coins or small objects that fall into vents or wet items that lead to rust can cause electrical issues overtime.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
Individual utensils and miscellaneous items, like can openers, cheese graters, and kitchen scissors, can also be found around the utensils.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for miscellaneous
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated January 23, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The November gains were broad based, with motor vehicle and parts dealers, building material and garden centers, gas stations, sporting goods stores, and miscellaneous outlets all seeing gains eclipsing 1%.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
If any of your miscellaneous items have coins or small objects that fall into vents or wet items that lead to rust can cause electrical issues overtime.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
Individual utensils and miscellaneous items, like can openers, cheese graters, and kitchen scissors, can also be found around the utensils.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for miscellaneous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for miscellaneous
Adjective
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The eclectic sourcing reflects its notion of conservation.—
John Bowe,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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Chef Misti Norris, formerly of the eclectic Petra and the Beast, has created Far Out’s menu.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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During a search of his home, investigators reportedly found and seized 152 grams of fentanyl, 215 grams of crack cocaine, 91 grams of powder cocaine, eight grams of methamphetamine, a gun magazine and 50 rounds of assorted ammunition, court records show.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
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Mattresses and Bedding As is the case with assorted linens, avoid storing mattresses and bedding in the damp, chilly basement.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
25 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Their salaries and bonuses differed to those offered to Russian soldiers, and even varied between the recruits.—
Larry Madowo,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Different forecasts offer varied outlooks, with some predicting a slow warm-up and others suggesting above-average temperatures for April and May.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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An 80-acre bayfront site, once home to Burger King’s global headquarters, is set to be transformed from an aging office park into an expansive mixed-use development.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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Belize’s health care system receives mixed reviews from expats.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Miscellaneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miscellaneous. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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