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as in to classify
to arrange or assign according to type
assort these butterfly specimens according to geographic origin
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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
That experience, and assorted other issues, have resulted in broken trust, said Senator Chris Coons of Delaware.
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Steven T. Dennis, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
For starters, Johnson found Gaines’ demands for Georgia, the Georgia Tech Athletic Association and assorted other defendants associated with the state to be moot.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Sep. 2025
With the exception of a few Europeans who are traveling to Boston this week and assorted other stragglers, the practice was attended well enough for the players to put together a scrimmage after the first session.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
The tomb's roof was collapsed, but objects inside remained intact, including bronze vessels used during banquets, iron rods, a pair of large bronze cauldrons and assorted smaller bronze cauldrons, jugs and bowls, according to a news release.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 13 June 2025
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The department classifies Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger under its highest Level 4 advisory, warning Americans about issues of terrorism, crime, kidnapping, and more.—
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Those only include what the police classify as murders or non-negligent manslaughter.—
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Throughout the house, direct access to a concrete wraparound patio blends indoor and outdoor living.—
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Free People Slow It Down Pullover This cozy, slouchy, drop-sleeve sweatshirt from Free People cleverly blends the vibe of a crewneck and a hoodie.—
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Joseph’s most recent work in Denver, however, happens to be some of the most impressive as the unit ranked second in total defense, third in scoring and in the top-ten against both the run and pass.—
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The top three were ranked good, better, and best after the coach's signature catchphrase.—
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This has likely correlated to the Rock Hall expanding how many artists are put onto the ballot every year, which has ballooned in size due to a more active use of side categories than ever before.—
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The idea is that this process can help reduce the prevalence of conditions correlated with low calcium intake, including rickets in children and preeclampsia in pregnant women.—
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Scott has distinguished herself among the biggest individual donors by giving large, unrestricted gifts to nonprofits, often with a focus on equity or social justice.—
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Still, his is not a name that the average person might distinguish from the reindeer.—
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The two began corresponding and soon Osubor was working on Rockwell’s latest film, The Projectionist (starring Chicago Hope’s Vondie Curtis-Hall and executive produced by Quentin Tarantino).—
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The precocious young Goff corresponded with Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright early in his career.—
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However, just two years later, Forté was arrested at Newark International Airport with liquid cocaine and charged with possession and intent to distribute.—
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Consumers quickly turned to social media and OPS for answers after learning that diesel fuel was mixed with regular unleaded gasoline and distributed to gas stations operated by Costco, Murphy Express and King Soopers.—
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At the core of Parkie’s operation is a wireless backbone that allows robots to coordinate movements, receive commands, and relay status data in real time while constantly on the move.—
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The ensemble features a classic long-sleeve pullover and coordinating wide-leg, elastic-waist bottoms.—
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“Assort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assort. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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