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as in types
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 things
a member of the human race
he's a decent sort
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1
as in travels
to come or be together as friends
you should be careful about whom you sort with
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as in coincides
to be in agreement on every point
that doesn't sort with what you said the last time
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3
as in classifies
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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Recent Examples of sorts
Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025
The next season of AHS will be a Scream Queens reunion of sorts, as both Roberts and Lourd costarred with Grande in the latter project.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2025
Where those comments, like Ziffren’s labor and WBD predictions (of sorts), go next, if anywhere, remains to be seen.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Participating sellers on Etsy are offering early discounts on artisanal wares (no coupon required) for holiday shoppers as an pre-Black Friday sale of sorts.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2025
How to Watch United States vs New Zealand Emma Hayes will take the United States back into the cauldron once more before the international break is over as her side takes on an out-of-sorts New Zealand on Wednesday.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
This week in New York, the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee hosted a preview summit, of sorts.
—Nick Remsen, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2025
Denver did a job on the Cowboys offense, and Prescott looked out of sorts.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
On July 31, for example, the crew entered their spacecraft in their flight suits for a multiday training — a dress rehearsal of sorts — at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
—Matt Alderton, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
James Folta, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
Sunday’s game at Lambeau Field in Green Bay will be a measuring-stick of sorts for the Panthers (4-4), who have won three of their last four but most recently suffered a 40-9, never-in-it defeat to the Buffalo Bills at home.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025
The next season of AHS will be a Scream Queens reunion of sorts, as both Roberts and Lourd costarred with Grande in the latter project.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2025
Where those comments, like Ziffren’s labor and WBD predictions (of sorts), go next, if anywhere, remains to be seen.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Participating sellers on Etsy are offering early discounts on artisanal wares (no coupon required) for holiday shoppers as an pre-Black Friday sale of sorts.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2025
How to Watch United States vs New Zealand Emma Hayes will take the United States back into the cauldron once more before the international break is over as her side takes on an out-of-sorts New Zealand on Wednesday.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
This week in New York, the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee hosted a preview summit, of sorts.
—Nick Remsen, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2025
Denver did a job on the Cowboys offense, and Prescott looked out of sorts.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
On July 31, for example, the crew entered their spacecraft in their flight suits for a multiday training — a dress rehearsal of sorts — at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
—Matt Alderton, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
Wikipedia sorts the issues into a bunch of large buckets, all citing real examples of AI writing uncovered on Wikipedia.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sorts
Noun
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Bums, and two types of frontage (in-y, out-y).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Wide-leg trousers like these are one of the easiest ways to dress up an outfit, and the silhouette looks flattering on a variety of body types.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The 53-year-old Dane is many things that Ten Hag is not.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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However, there are signs that things could be changing, and quickly.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As someone who travels at least twice a month, my go-to sweater styles are lightweight options that don’t take up too much room in my luggage.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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Richard Linklater‘s Nouvelle Vague time-travels to the moment right before modern cinema’s big bang, when the French New Wave crested and Godard’s Breathless would change everything.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The acquisition coincides with Vranjes Firenze’s release of a collaboration with fellow Florentine brand The Bridge, which has specialized in leather goods since 1969.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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The decline in drinking coincides with a decline in social activity more broadly.—
Dan Brooks,
The Atlantic,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The ratings group classifies 17 Republican Senate seats as solid Republican, with only two likely Republican and one as leans Republican.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Aid organizations say the reasoning appears to be used to refer to a wide variety of comments the Israeli government classifies as antisemitic.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Clear messaging can help relations of all kinds flow smoothly now.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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Now, spots of all kinds leave their mark, from smaller accessories like wool pillbox hats, to more statement pieces like knee-high boots.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Two guys sat on New York public transit, talking into little mics attached to their Metro cards.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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You guys have pretty well done that on your own with a 50 percent divorce rate.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Everyone associates that with us.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
8 Oct. 2025
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Hunger can be another motivator, especially if your feline associates certain times or behaviors with food.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Sorts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sorts. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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