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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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as in person
a member of the human race
he's a decent sort
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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 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 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
Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
Ultimately, though, the data is pretty mixed on whether taking a supplement of any sort has a definitively positive outcome on egg quality.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 18 Apr. 2025
Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
While the stretch is concerning, the Panthers have about a week-and-a-half to sort things out before the postseason begins.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The Star spoke with Will Pope, of Topeka, who represented himself in his Jan. 6 case and became a folk hero of sorts among many defendants over his outspokenness and sometimes unconventional court filings.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
Ultimately, though, the data is pretty mixed on whether taking a supplement of any sort has a definitively positive outcome on egg quality.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
The organization is also seeking volunteers to help sort, inspect and package donations for distribution and is in need of monetary donations.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
While the stretch is concerning, the Panthers have about a week-and-a-half to sort things out before the postseason begins.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2025
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This year, the NBA had one of the largest footprints within the marketplace, celebrating its return to China in 2025 with two preseason games in Macau between the Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns, marking the first event of its kind since 2019.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Apr. 2025
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The deal, reached under President Biden, was the first of its kind to treat environmental neglect as a civil rights issue.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Go to a person who has vetted out skincare and who is really interested in taking good care of you, not taking your money.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The round, dark-colored tea caddy is named after the Japanese person who owned it during the Meiji period (1868-1912).—
Nathan Pugh,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
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Enter Johnson and a new era, and a draft class full of guys who ooze competitiveness.—
Kevin Fishbain,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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The premium deodorant body spray and fragrance company AXE has just unveiled its latest campaign with daring comedian and actor Pete Davidson, bringing his trademark wit, authenticity, and underdog charm to the brand’s mission of helping guys feel their best.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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In pale habits, black priests’ vestments, the dark suits of mourners and the stripes of football jerseys, hundreds of thousands gathered in Vatican City this week to mourn Pope Francis.—
Alan Yuhas,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Keep It Simple The trio of slim stripes on this runner give dimension but allow the artwork on the wall to shine.—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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Lucas accidentally kills a man with whom he’s had a public beef and is sentenced to hang.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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In the third incident, a man was rushed to a hospital in critical condition, while a woman was nearly wounded by gunfire, police noted.—
Greg Wehner , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Taste is subjective, and USA TODAY Books has plenty of genres to recommend.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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The Gallery, which also includes brief performance interludes, is clearly eager to avoid the cornball, lowbrow associations of its genre, like Medieval Times.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Apr. 2025
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That genuine bond off-screen has helped bring the series to life in a way that connects with viewers.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
24 Apr. 2025
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In addition to fans being able to experience the iconic show, Usher will also give insight into his life beyond the stage.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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But because of the way Tony Gilroy has structured each season as a quartet of three-hour arcs, the release schedule makes sense, giving viewers a chance to gobble up each segment of the larger story in one go, rather than spreading the whole thing out over many months(*).—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2025
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Today, the firm manages multiple impact funds, focusing on things like affordable housing for families and investing in sustainable materials and social enterprises.—
Andi Cross,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Sort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sort. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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