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as in types
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
I prefer jackets with zippers to the sort that close with buttons
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as in things
a member of the human race
he's a decent sort
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as in travels
to come or be together as friends
you should be careful about whom you sort with
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as in coincides
to be in agreement on every point
that doesn't sort with what you said the last time
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as in classifies
to arrange or assign according to type
sorted the mail into bills to be paid and junk to be thrown out
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Recent Examples of sorts
Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
To prevent fully separating them, large statement lighting creates a visual pathway of sorts that draws your eye between both rooms.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 11 Mar. 2026
So far, the Mets have only minimal updates on Lindor, but a hamate surgery is probably considered a minimal surgery of sorts, at least relatively speaking.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
This is an extremely faint, temporary aurora, of sorts, which can flicker red or green.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026
The shredded detail created a plunging neckline of sorts on the textured gown.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
Besides, Manning helps serve as a valuable assistant of sorts for Sarkisian and quarterbacks coach AJ Milwee while dressed out and moving around the perimeter of the drills without a walking boot or any other noticeable accessories.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
There will be a free trial of sorts this week, as a pair of Royals spring games will available to stream at no cost.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
Several teams around the league appear to be at a crossroads of sorts, and there could be opportunities this summer as a result.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Emily Guskin, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
Realignment is the process by which the UIL, the state’s governing body for high school sports, reassigns schools across Texas into classifications based on enrollment, and then sorts them into districts.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
This year's report includes new functions including Listening Age, which tells users how old their music tastes make them, and Clubs, which sorts listeners into groups based on their tastes.
—Hannah Hudnall, IndyStar, 3 Dec. 2025
Wikipedia sorts the issues into a bunch of large buckets, all citing real examples of AI writing uncovered on Wikipedia.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
The upcoming Broad performances are a homecoming of sorts.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
To prevent fully separating them, large statement lighting creates a visual pathway of sorts that draws your eye between both rooms.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 11 Mar. 2026
So far, the Mets have only minimal updates on Lindor, but a hamate surgery is probably considered a minimal surgery of sorts, at least relatively speaking.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
This is an extremely faint, temporary aurora, of sorts, which can flicker red or green.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026
The shredded detail created a plunging neckline of sorts on the textured gown.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
Besides, Manning helps serve as a valuable assistant of sorts for Sarkisian and quarterbacks coach AJ Milwee while dressed out and moving around the perimeter of the drills without a walking boot or any other noticeable accessories.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
There will be a free trial of sorts this week, as a pair of Royals spring games will available to stream at no cost.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
Several teams around the league appear to be at a crossroads of sorts, and there could be opportunities this summer as a result.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
This analysis was aided by the use of BTInsights, an AI open-end coding software that sorts responses into similar categories.
—Emily Guskin, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
Realignment is the process by which the UIL, the state’s governing body for high school sports, reassigns schools across Texas into classifications based on enrollment, and then sorts them into districts.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
This year's report includes new functions including Listening Age, which tells users how old their music tastes make them, and Clubs, which sorts listeners into groups based on their tastes.
—Hannah Hudnall, IndyStar, 3 Dec. 2025
Wikipedia sorts the issues into a bunch of large buckets, all citing real examples of AI writing uncovered on Wikipedia.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sorts
Noun
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The lunchtime crowd — high schoolers, blue-collar types, the elderly — waited patiently for their orders.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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For seasoned pickleball players, finding the best paddle for competitive play may require a series of trial-and-error attempts, but a little education about paddle types can also go a long way.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That changes things up for Diabate.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Mar. 2026
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Share credit, set boundaries around your time and money, and keep things grounded with an open list of your goals.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And a large share of the world’s humanitarian relief, much of it destined for Africa, travels through the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran has essentially shut.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Running daily between Chicago and the East Coast, Amtrak’s Lake Shore Limited travels through a geographically diverse stretch of the country.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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The other, Eid al-Adha, coincides with the end of the sacred Hajj pilgrimage season.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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His exit coincides with the date Trump announced would be Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s last day in the job.—
Julia Ainsley,
NBC news,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The State Department classifies how safe a place is to travel by assigning an advisory level, from Level 1 to Level 4.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Experts say vaccination is the best way to protect against measles, which the CDC classifies as one of the most contagious infectious diseases.—
Stephen Swanson,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As in his previous books, Pollan employs a travelogue approach to exploring these topics, conversing with a bevy of experts, including neuroscientists, philosophers, and artists of various kinds.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
11 Mar. 2026
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Margarita fans will love this pie for fiestas of all kinds.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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You guys got an uptick in the ratings and very good reviews for last year’s Oscars, but one criticism was that some of the speeches — Adrien Brody’s, in particular — went on a little long.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Mar. 2026
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Most guys can get by without an aftershave, no shortage of which are fragrance conduits masquerading as moisturizers.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2026
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Greene’s heart-to-heart media tour has been jarring liberals and anyone else who associates her with conspiratorial beliefs and outrageous comments.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
21 Nov. 2025
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Everyone associates that with us.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Sorts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sorts. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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