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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The delivered price of aluminum in the U.S., with assorted charges and the tariff factored in, is $6,100 a metric ton, up 83% from a year ago.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
And yet for a century — going back to 1928 — we’ve had the Great Depression, wars, terror attacks, assassinations, pandemics, assorted unrest and other market shocks.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026
Despite hurting growth, a broader U.K. tax increase could have advantages compared with a grab bag of assorted tax increases, economists say.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025
Koerner runs an investigations and fraud-prevention company that has had decades of dealings with government agencies and assorted businesses, including insurance companies.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2025
The driver, who was a kind and polite man, did not laugh at his oddly assorted passengers until he had been paid.
From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater
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