1
as in to classify
to arrange or assign according to type
assort these butterfly specimens according to geographic origin
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2
as in to blend
to form a pleasing relationship
somewhat surprisingly, the collection of ancient Egyptian art assorts rather well with the museum's modern design
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Recent Examples of assort
The distillery uses traditional pot stills for distillation and sources assorted cask types for aging, including ex-bourbon, ex-sherry, and virgin oak.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Gusto got three boxes of Krispy Kreme: one assorted, one chocolate iced and one glazed.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Immediately after her billionaire father’s stroke wakes everyone to his inevitable mortality, Shiv, despite her lack of experience in business, starts jostling for power with her brothers, her husband, and assorted other men hungry to take over.
—Janet Arzt, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Director Jonathan Eusebio, a talented fight coordinator with titles like The Fall Guy and Violent Night and assorted John Wicks to his credit, doesn’t give the action any spontaneity or grace or visceral pizzazz.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Gusto got three boxes of Krispy Kreme: one assorted, one chocolate iced and one glazed.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Immediately after her billionaire father’s stroke wakes everyone to his inevitable mortality, Shiv, despite her lack of experience in business, starts jostling for power with her brothers, her husband, and assorted other men hungry to take over.
—Janet Arzt, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Director Jonathan Eusebio, a talented fight coordinator with titles like The Fall Guy and Violent Night and assorted John Wicks to his credit, doesn’t give the action any spontaneity or grace or visceral pizzazz.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assort
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Forbes classifies Ellison–who bought nearly all of the Hawaiian island Lanai for $300 million in 2012–as a California resident based on his voter registration.—
Ella Malmgren,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Arguing that relocation can stem the loss of biodiversity, the government has classified some islands used by Nicobarese tribals as wildlife sanctuaries.—
M. Rajshekhar,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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Maximalists can lean into bold, dramatic hues, while those who prefer subtlety can opt for earthy neutrals that blend seamlessly with their kitchen decor.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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By blending internal talent with flexible external expertise, companies can punch above their weight without bloating headcount.—
Richard Ricks,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Charlie Kirk Show, which recorded over 750 episodes and has been ranked in the top 10 of Apple podcasts, is known for conservative takes on politics.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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Kirk, a prominent voice in culture wars on college campuses, hosts a daily radio show and podcast, The Charlie Kirk Show, which ranks among the top 10 on Apple News’ list of top podcasts and has a strong Gen Z fan base.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Historically, such easing cycles have correlated with gold price appreciation, as investors seek preservation of capital amid softening economic indicators.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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The magnetic profile correlates well with the sun’s activity during the years 1600 - 2000, and matches reasonably well earth’s temperature.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Code does not distinguish between voluntary and involuntary expatriation.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Its data did not distinguish between civilians and combatants.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Following the success of EA’s 2024 return to college football, the company teased a corresponding basketball series this June.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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In the corresponding quarter last year, comparable store sales were down 21 percent.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Fill a seed spreader with seed and use it to distribute seed evenly over your grass.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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Amid enthusiasm for the decriminalization, Anutin himself announced in that same year his intention to distribute one million low-THC medical cannabis plants to households across the country.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Selling ‘prestige and dreams’ Recognizing the importance of celebrity exposure, Armani hired Wanda McDaniel in 1988 as his West Coast liaison to coordinate Hollywood A-listers’ wardrobes for on- and off-screen appearances.—
Elizabeth Castaldo Lundén,
The Conversation,
11 Sep. 2025
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The partial closure order was coordinated with the Fresno County Sheriff's Office, along with multiple local, state and federal agency cooperators, to identify the minimum area necessary for the safety of firefighting resources and forest visitors.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Assort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assort. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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