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adjective

ə-ˈsȯr-təd How to pronounce assorted (audio)
Definition of assortednext
as in eclectic
consisting of many things of different sorts a box of assorted chocolates

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assorted

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verb

past tense of assort
1
as in classified
to arrange or assign according to type assort these butterfly specimens according to geographic origin

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2
as in blended
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 assorted
Adjective
Choose from several assorted designs, including Pumpkin Spice, Pumpkin, Apple, Scarecrow, and Acorn. — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2026 When trouble first arrives at the Windy Oasis mobile home community, Celeste goes to retrieve one of her assorted weapons. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026
Verb
But with starter Max Strus injured all season, reserve Isaac Okoro now in Chicago after an offseason trade and assorted other injuries to the roster, Tyson has become a key player this season. — Tony Jones, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2026 Homemade assorted Christmas cookies are pre-boxed in a one-pound box for $13. — Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 28 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for assorted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assorted
  1. eclectic
  2. classified
  3. blended
  4. varied
  5. distinguished
  6. correlated
  7. mixed
  8. ranked
Adjective
  • The next season of the interview series brings together an eclectic lineup, including A-list Hollywood director Judd Apatow, Monty Python legend Eric Idle, and heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The look is eclectic colonial with timber ceilings, mahogany antiques, chintz armchairs, and clawfoot baths.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of eclectic
Verb
  • Near the epicenter, the agency estimated an intensity of VIII, classified as severe on the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale, which measures how strongly the ground shakes at individual locations.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The victim was initially classified as being in serious-to-critical condition.
    — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of classified
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  • The problem is that potential feedstocks are so easily contaminated, especially in fashion — an industry obsessed with novelty and differentiation, where polyester might be embellished with sequins, or cotton might be blended with elastane.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda until blended.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of blended
Adjective
  • It’s been a dynamic year with a varied complexion of transactions, from mega-mergers to portfolio pruning through corporate divestitures.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • That role now means navigating industry contraction and uncertainty and ensuring Hollywood producers keep coming to Ontario for tax credits, local talent and varied locations.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of varied
Verb
  • Set the scene Right away, there's a sense of arrival reminiscent of a city chic hotel with a grand lobby entry distinguished by a long, arched colonnade comprised of iron ceiling panels with a grapevine-like pattern.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Colleen Hoover has distinguished herself as a master of propulsive plot.
    — Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of distinguished
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  • On top of that, the levels of humans’ fever correlated with those of the equivalent reaction in mice, Ley says.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Education is worth belaboring because clusters of high-performing colleges and universities are correlated to powering economic growth.
    — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of correlated
Adjective
  • Twenty years later, the Chicks are marking the anniversary of Taking the Long Way with a modest tour and equally modest deluxe reissue, featuring a handful of demos and outtakes of mixed quality.
    — Shaad D’Souza, Pitchfork, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Many attendees opted for all-black as well as strapless gowns, and off-the-shoulder dresses elevated by dark jewels, floral patterns, and mixed textures.
    — Aaron Royce, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of mixed
Verb
  • The four-star recruit was ranked among the top 300 players nationally by various outlets.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Los Angeles ranked 32 of 500, with the annual water bill estimated at $952.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
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“Assorted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assorted. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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