ASSORTED Synonyms: 162 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ə-ˈsȯr-təd

Definition of assorted

as in eclectic

consisting of many things of different sorts a box of assorted chocolates

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verb

past tense of assort

as in classified

to arrange or assign according to type assort these butterfly specimens according to geographic origin

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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

Think bubbles, coloring pages, freeze dance, or even a craft station, complete with clay, paper, glue, and other assorted items that kids can create with. — Amanda Rock, Parents, 12 Aug. 2026 In Lil Sumn Sumn, Ouzts blends family stories with discussion of dating struggles, pop culture takes, and assorted social observations. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 31 July 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

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Adjective

While there have been some minimal interior changes over the decades (there’s no longer a payphone or cigarette machine), the eclectic nature of Mac’s clientele has remained the same.

— Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026
An eclectic list of folks have commented about it, from country singer Brad Paisley and comedian Conan O’Brien to ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt, Chiefs coach Andy Reid and former MLB star Rick Sutcliffe.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of eclectic

Verb

The number of food recalls classified by the Food and Drug Administration through August this year is running below historical levels.

— Dian Zhang, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
An autopsy identified multiple injuries, and the DuPage County Coroner’s Office ultimately determined that his death was caused by injuries resulting from child abuse and classified the death as a homicide, the news release said.

— Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of classified

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The couple brought their friends and family from the United States and India to the Italian island in May 2026 for a multi-day celebration that blended the couple’s heritage with Sicily’s distinct identity.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
This multi-use, skin-first serum foundation can be used as either a full-coverage foundation, or lighter-touch skin tint when blended with your go-to moisturizer.

— Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of blended

Adjective

Ravens famously accompany Odin in Norse mythology, while ravens and crows play important—and varied—roles in the traditions of many Indigenous peoples across North America.

— Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026
In some initial results, dead fish collected from the mass mortality events showed consistently high levels of PHV, the department said in a statement, while live fish that were examined had varied levels of the virus.

— Michelle Gumede, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of varied

Verb

Completing each look is a selection of DKNY handbags, including the Rivington satchel and the Bryar satchel, distinguished by its belt and pocket detailing designs.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Back in 1528, Erasmus distinguished three ways of referring to precedent.

— Mario Carpo, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of distinguished

Verb

Experts believe the silver was organized by weight, which directly correlated with the metal’s value.

— Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2026
In fact, Apple stock hasn't been this inversely correlated to its tech peers since 2005, according to a CNBC analysis using ThinkOrSwim data.

— Oliver Renick, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of correlated

Adjective

Yum reported mixed second-quarter results and said the cyclospora outbreak linked to Taco Bell hit the chain's sales in July, but that trends began to improve.

— Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Open Concepts With more mixed reactions than the other trends, open concepts fill out the top five most controversial design trends.

— Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of mixed

Verb

There are only two games this season that match the two best teams, with both being ranked in the top 10, from the same county playing each other voluntarily this season.

— Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Missouri ranked 48th in safety, 36th in economic environment and 50th in driving laws, according to the study’s metrics.

— Joseph Hernandez August 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026

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