as in varieties
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
a mixed bag of professional astronomers and amateur enthusiasts attended the conference
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Recent Examples of mixed bags
The rest of the weekend's box office leaderboards are mixed bags, comprised of new arthouse titles, blockbuster holdovers from 2025, re-releases, and more.
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Jan. 2026
Research from Omnisend, which analyzed Amazon candy sales using Jungle Scout, found that hard candy and mixed bags are now outpacing chocolate.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Jan. 2026
Research from Omnisend, which analyzed Amazon candy sales using Jungle Scout, found that hard candy and mixed bags are now outpacing chocolate.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mixed bags
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Don't forget to check on them during extremely hot weather—even drought-tolerant varieties may need more water when housed in terracotta during the summer.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
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The menu is big on fresh fish, and the wine list of more than 500 varieties is great for pairing.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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The company also described merchandising and inventory moves aimed at reenergizing its assortments.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Girls’ apparel frequently makes up the majority of kids’ clothing SKUs at major retailers, according to Woven Insights, while boys’ assortments skew toward T-shirts and pants with fewer stylistic or fit variations.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Mar. 2026
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This 27-track collection features updated mixes of iconic live performances alongside new remixes and medleys of classic Elvis recordings.—
Bob Mehr,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
18 Feb. 2026
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While further details on how the segment will work were not immediately available, awards shows often have multi-artist performances delivered as tight medleys, although eight is a lot.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
21 Jan. 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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The result also spotlights conference championships’ awkward fit in the current system, particularly given the fact that conference expansion has led to jumbles atop each league’s standings.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
7 Dec. 2025
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From glass sculptures to abstract collages, the artists grapple with memory, home and survival in the aftermath of displacement.—
Grant Klarich Johnson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Featuring a series of images and collages commissioned for the inaugural edition of Chanel’s Arts & Culture Magazine, the exhibition will run till April 16.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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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
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The mystery grab bags have always been popular, but the brand took a three-year hiatus during the pandemic before bringing back the seasonal item—much to the excitement of fans—in 2023.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
1 Dec. 2025
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“Mixed bags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mixed%20bags. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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