1
as in kind
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
I prefer jackets with zippers to the sort that close with buttons
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2
as in person
a member of the human race
he's a decent sort
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1
as in to classify
to arrange or assign according to type
sorted the mail into bills to be paid and junk to be thrown out
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as in to travel
to come or be together as friends
you should be careful about whom you sort with
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as in to correspond
to be in agreement on every point
that doesn't sort with what you said the last time
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as in to search
to look through (as a place) carefully or thoroughly in an effort to find or discover something
I sorted through the pile of magazines until I found the article I was looking for
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Recent Examples of sort
Literary Hub, 4 Aug. 2025
The taxidermied bird hung on the wall is prominently featured on Soul’s website, a mascot of sorts, heralding the restaurant’s return.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2025
PC Magazine, 25 July 2025
That will create an avalanche of data for authorities to sort and verify on a rolling basis.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 22 July 2025
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Noun
Social status and fashion conspired to make gentlewomen’s footwear of every sort flimsy.
—Literary Hub, 4 Aug. 2025
The taxidermied bird hung on the wall is prominently featured on Soul’s website, a mascot of sorts, heralding the restaurant’s return.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
While complex Search algorithms organize traditional results page, Web Guide results will be sorted by a custom version of Gemini AI.
—PC Magazine, 25 July 2025
That will create an avalanche of data for authorities to sort and verify on a rolling basis.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sort
Noun
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Year-round, the Virginia Beach Farmers Market features local vendors selling everything from fresh produce to handmade soaps, plants, honey, and crafts of all kinds.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025
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Enid returns to Nevermore with a new pack and a new crush — Bruno (Noah B. Taylor), a kind and charming werewolf who offers the popularity and acceptance she’s always craved.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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That’s the person who can integrate diverse expertise, promote equitable contributions, and cultivate trust.—
Jamil Zaki,
Harvard Business Review,
15 Aug. 2025
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But when someone raises concerns about questionable billing practices, the issue is quietly set aside and the person is moved to another role.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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With a pair of catwalks jutting from the oval stage, the guys roam into the crowd, all while hitting their dance moves, and blending their upbeat pop anthems with the sappier ballads that made them into a heartthrob collective.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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How a 'Mad Dogs' concert film led to the Tedeschi Trucks Band Q: You guys definitely captured a bit of the magic.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The red Kramer is spray-painted with his signature black and white stripes, giving the guitar a very ’80s metal feel.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
13 Aug. 2025
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In an Instagram post from last summer, The Kelly Clarkson Show host wore a short-sleeve knit sweater with trendy stripes.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The wallet would end up going on a 151,000-mile odyssey across multiple states before a mechanic in Minnesota last month discovered that the obstacle that was preventing him from putting the vehicle's airbox back in place was — a man's leather wallet.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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The following transactions filled out the final, 16-team field on Sunday: World No. 1 and defending US Open men’s singles champion Jannik Sinner will team with 10-time Grand Slam women’s doubles champion Katerina Siniakova.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But Weapons is far more consistently weird than scary, which might leave some genre freaks feeling unsatisfied.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Aug. 2025
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Of all of gaming’s many genres, few have remained as spiritually pure as the 2D beat ‘em up.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This idea of changing your focus on a situation isn’t new to leadership, but it’s rarely practiced with the depth the movie (and real life) demands.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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In 2016, Ciara tied the knot with now husband Russell Wilson, who was thrilled to welcome the little boy into his life.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Finding your community via identity is one thing, but some clubs go even more niche and have combined two different cultures—the Jewish one and the culture of cannabis.—
Sophie Liza Cannon,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The altitude is low enough to allow for things like satellites to circle Earth fairly quickly.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Sort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sort. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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