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an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
the festival featured a grab bag of independent films from widely disparate genres
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Recent Examples of grab bag
Her business will be doing a grab bag with any purchase on Vintage Store Day.
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Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
The White House pointed to a grab bag of outrages in a press release defending Trump’s move.
—The Editors, National Review, 20 Mar. 2025
At a news conference in early January 2025, President-elect Donald Trump rambled through a grab bag of grievances and proposals, including his disdain for wind power and low-flow showerheads and his thoughts on the possible acquisition of the Panama Canal, Canada and Greenland.
—Colin Gordon, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2025
But the vibe is charity event minus the charity: the rotating cast samples from a grab bag of charming celebrities (John Mulaney, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Richard Kind, Chloe Fineman) who read scripts without leaving their chairs.
—The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
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Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
The White House pointed to a grab bag of outrages in a press release defending Trump’s move.
—The Editors, National Review, 20 Mar. 2025
At a news conference in early January 2025, President-elect Donald Trump rambled through a grab bag of grievances and proposals, including his disdain for wind power and low-flow showerheads and his thoughts on the possible acquisition of the Panama Canal, Canada and Greenland.
—Colin Gordon, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2025
But the vibe is charity event minus the charity: the rotating cast samples from a grab bag of charming celebrities (John Mulaney, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Richard Kind, Chloe Fineman) who read scripts without leaving their chairs.
—The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grab bag
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Water sources, indigenous barley varieties, a hot climate, and seasonal changes resulting from the monsoon cycle contribute to the unique regional signatures.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Each three-pack is available in a variety of sizes, including small, medium, large, and more, and comes in more than four color options, too (although prices vary by style and size).—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 July 2025
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To attract a wider assortment of bird species, plant both evergreen and deciduous trees.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 July 2025
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Time is running out, so here’s a fresh assortment of markdowns to choose from.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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The stew usually has a tomato-and-barbecue-sauce base and includes a medley of vegetables and potatoes.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 July 2025
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So, Katz was, and continues to be, ahead of her time, offering a medley of individualized laser services (something that is still somewhat rare in combination) at a price that makes these often astronomical treatments relatively accessible.—
Nora Zelevansky,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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In jumbles of old stones that, to me, are barely legible as the remains of buildings, Cocon López could see the entire timeline of old Aké and how later people interacted with and repurposed what came before.—
Lizzie Wade,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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Instead, voters themselves are jumbles of competing and sometimes contradictory interests.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
14 Feb. 2025
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On a wall near the restaurant's kitchen, Grise also hung a collage of black-and-white photos of Carmelo, his restaurant and his immigration papers from Ellis Island.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Representation and the Black Female Body Mutu’s broader practice spans sculpture, painting, film, collage, and installation, consistently returning to the politics of representation.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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From living legend Paul Simon to the brat boss Charli xcx, there's something for everyone in this mixed bag of 16 big ticket shows coming to town.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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But his first extended look in a Denver jersey this spring was a mixed bag.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
2 July 2025
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The result is a dynamic blend of heritage and local character that feels both fresh and iconic.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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This effect is likely due to its soothing blend of natural butters and oils.—
Erin Bunch,
Glamour,
9 July 2025
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“Grab bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grab%20bag. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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