assorted
adjective
as·sort·ed
ə-ˈsȯr-təd 
1
: suited especially by nature or character
an ill-assorted pair
2
: consisting of various kinds
assorted chocolates
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Examples of assorted in a Sentence
a box of assorted cheeses
a box of assorted chocolates
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Toss assorted tomatoes in a light classic mustard vinaigrette then top with tangy pickled red onions.
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Sara Forte, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2024
Sending the hugely expensive and important Legacy Survey of Space and Time camera, with its 189 fragile light sensors, five delicate filters and assorted complex electronics by road, air, and then road again, put a heavy weight on Lopez and Lange.
—Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 22 May 2024
Fans were irate at the call and began throwing assorted items — from rally towels to water bottles — onto the ice, causing a brief delay before the Panthers went on their fifth power play of the night.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 12 May 2024
Yeah, children are geared to like any movie with a cheery unicorn, superhero dog, flaming marshmallow with melting eye and assorted furry monsters.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
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Sara Forte, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2024
Sending the hugely expensive and important Legacy Survey of Space and Time camera, with its 189 fragile light sensors, five delicate filters and assorted complex electronics by road, air, and then road again, put a heavy weight on Lopez and Lange.
—Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 22 May 2024
Fans were irate at the call and began throwing assorted items — from rally towels to water bottles — onto the ice, causing a brief delay before the Panthers went on their fifth power play of the night.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 12 May 2024
Yeah, children are geared to like any movie with a cheery unicorn, superhero dog, flaming marshmallow with melting eye and assorted furry monsters.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
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assorted
adjective
as·sort·ed
ə-ˈsȯrt-əd
1
: consisting of various kinds
assorted cheeses
2
: matching or fitting together
an ill-assorted pair
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