of sorts
phrase
variants
or of a sort
as in rather
to some degree or extent
Sure, they have clam chowder of sorts in Manhattan.
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Recent Examples of of sorts
The announcement represents a reset of sorts for Anthropic’s turbulent relationship with the federal government.
—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
1 July 2026
Also, an indicator of sorts for where their flirtationship is headed.
—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
30 June 2026
The framework has provisions for a test run of sorts, with Israeli troops withdrawing from two pilot zones where the Lebanese army will gradually assume security responsibilities.
—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
In past years, that’s often been a gentle acoustic farewell of sorts, but this year Tweedy came to rock.
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Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2026
Six days before the United States celebrates its 250th birthday, another Boston Massacre of sorts unfolded at Fenway Park.
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Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2026
Canadian fans poured into nearby Tom’s Watch Bar hours before kickoff to form a tailgate of sorts in preparation for the noon match between two nations that had never been to the knockout stage of a World Cup before.
—
Fred Robledo,
Oc Register,
28 June 2026
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
1 July 2026
Also, an indicator of sorts for where their flirtationship is headed.
—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
30 June 2026
The framework has provisions for a test run of sorts, with Israeli troops withdrawing from two pilot zones where the Lebanese army will gradually assume security responsibilities.
—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
In past years, that’s often been a gentle acoustic farewell of sorts, but this year Tweedy came to rock.
—
Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2026
Six days before the United States celebrates its 250th birthday, another Boston Massacre of sorts unfolded at Fenway Park.
—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2026
Canadian fans poured into nearby Tom’s Watch Bar hours before kickoff to form a tailgate of sorts in preparation for the noon match between two nations that had never been to the knockout stage of a World Cup before.
—
Fred Robledo,
Oc Register,
28 June 2026
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“Of sorts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/of%20sorts. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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