assorted
Americanadjective
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consisting of different or various kinds; miscellaneous.
assorted flavors; assorted sizes.
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consisting of selected kinds; arranged in sorts or varieties.
rows of assorted vegetables.
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matched; suited.
adjective
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consisting of various kinds mixed together; miscellaneous
assorted sweets
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arranged in sorts; classified
assorted categories
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matched; suited (esp in the combinations well-assorted, ill-assorted )
Other Word Forms
- unassorted adjective
- well-assorted adjective
Etymology
Origin of assorted
Example Sentences
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They mostly talked to the people of the North End, listened to stories, and took care of the land with assorted donated trash pickers in hand.
From Literature
We clean off shelves jammed with empty cans of sealant, and half-full cans of paint, and tubs filled with assorted nails and screws.
From Literature
Then, he pursued assorted careers in indie publishing, urban planning and entrepreneurial research before conclusively binding himself to a literary life.
From Los Angeles Times
Lily removes the lid, revealing assorted glue sticks, washi tape, bags of multicolored feathers, and gel pens.
From Literature
On the ground were bags, sacks, head pans, and baskets, full of assorted goods including foodstuffs and live chickens.
From Literature
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