sorta
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of sorta
A phonetic spelling representing the pronunciation of sort of in continuous rapid speech
Example Sentences
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“It’s sorta semi-free to watch it on television,” the president added.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
Parasocial relationships are the way we relate to the famous now; their social feeds mingle with our friends and family until they all seem sorta like the same thing.
From Slate • Nov. 13, 2024
So I sorta read a few pages of it and thought, Yeah, I’d like to do that.”
From New York Times • Jun. 7, 2024
“The metrics certainly have a place, but I have two good eyes, or sorta good eyes, that watch every play that’s made,” the Dodgers manager said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2024
"I totally understand. I mean, I get it. Not the punishment part, but the part about your mom. My secret is sorta like that too."
From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds
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