OF SORTS Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

of sorts

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variants or of a sort

Definition of of sorts

as in rather

to some degree or extent Sure, they have clam chowder of sorts in Manhattan.

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Recent Examples of of sorts The good news, of sorts, is that shoppers are not required to dispute these charges with their credit card issuer because Kohl's is automatically fixing the system's mistakes. — Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026 On Saturday, residents of the Nordic island are voting on another un-thawing of sorts – whether to restart long-frozen talks to join the European Union. — Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 In response to our distressing new reality, DuVernay has created a thrillingly expansive sequel of sorts, which passionately and persuasively details how the tenets of the 14th Amendment, ratified post–Civil War, are now under systematic attack. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2026 Washington’s in-flux offensive line looks out of sorts and other observations from Wednesday’s session. — Tashan Reed, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for of sorts

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