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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
Ingredients 1/2 cup assorted high-quality black and green olives, pitted and halved
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Preheat oven to 400°F.
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Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Dec. 2025
Homemade assorted Christmas cookies are pre-boxed in a one-pound box for $13.
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Elaine Rewolinski,
jsonline.com,
28 Nov. 2025
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.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Dec. 2025
Homemade assorted Christmas cookies are pre-boxed in a one-pound box for $13.
—
Elaine Rewolinski,
jsonline.com,
28 Nov. 2025
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
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Companies need to have an airtight hold on their own sourcing data—an understanding not only of where the materials and inputs are coming from, but how to substantiate their claims and classify customs entries with precision.
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Gambling disorder is now classified in the same section in the DSM as substance abuse disorders because of the similarities in clinical presentation and treatment.
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Andronis describes the restaurant as a traditional Greek taverna set against the caldera cliffs, blending Greek traditions with Santorini’s romance and exclusivity.
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They're blended with recycled asphalt and oil to make new asphalt.
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Just as high school and college graduates hit the job market this summer, a research initiative has released a pair of Top 10 lists that rank the best employers for new grads seeking first jobs.
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Among Japanese prefectures, Okinawa ranks first in consumption of KFC and last in consumption of seafood, sweet potatoes, and leafy greens—its residents have Japan’s highest average body-mass index.
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Studies show that orgasms also relieve menstrual pain, lower blood pressure, enhance circulation, correlate with better cardiac functioning, and burn calories equivalent to thirty minutes of brisk walking.
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That foundation is built on intelligence that is normalized, correlated and operationalized across internal and external sources.
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Weather became a way to distinguish Elle from those around her in Seattle.
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Kelce spotlighting Swift’s intelligence A true golden retriever boyfriend distinguishes himself by appreciating his partner’s smarts.
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The three-person team then found the corresponding symbols on a paper chart.
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To discover that the notes corresponded to where there was more human activity was really very moving.
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Authorities say electrical service in La Guaira has recovered to roughly 90%, while more than 5 million liters of water have been distributed across affected areas.
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Cut the butter into cubes and distribute throughout the packets.
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The Islamic Republic is expected to enact unprecedented security measures, overseen by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, while the Basij paramilitary force will coordinate logistics, accommodation and crowd management across the various cities.
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The Great American State Fair was organized by Freedom250, a group affiliated with Task Force 250, a public-private partnership created by the White House to help coordinate celebrations marking America's 250th anniversary.
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“Assort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assort. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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