assort

verb

ə-ˈsȯrt How to pronounce assort (audio)
Definition of assortnext
1
as in to classify
to arrange or assign according to type assort these butterfly specimens according to geographic origin

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2
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 That experience, and assorted other issues, have resulted in broken trust, said Senator Chris Coons of Delaware. — Steven T. Dennis, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025 While Amazon Now will rely on advanced inventory systems that optimize product placement based on local demand, Walmart has not divulged how technology solutions will help assort its depots. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 15 May 2026 But with starter Max Strus injured all season, reserve Isaac Okoro now in Chicago after an offseason trade and assorted other injuries to the roster, Tyson has become a key player this season. — Tony Jones, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for assort
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assort
  1. classify
  2. blend
  3. rank
  4. correlate
  5. distinguish
  6. correspond
  7. distribute
  8. coordinate
Verb
  • The Education Department initially classified only 11 fields as professional, leaving out areas including nursing, physical therapy and education.
    — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Devine told me that e-bike and moped marketing is confusing and regulations keeping e-bikes safely classified are cloudy.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of classify
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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.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • They're blended with recycled asphalt and oil to make new asphalt.
    — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Definition of blend
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  • That project, called Aviano, now ranks among nine developments across Antioch, Oakley, Martinez, Pinole and Pleasant Hill that federal prosecutors appear to be targeting in their latest investigation into the assessor’s office, the subpoenas show.
    — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • Some winners have consistently ranked in the awards for more than two decades; others are catching your attention for the first time.
    — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of rank
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  • Being proactive and demonstrating social intelligence are directly correlated with career success and employability.
    — Jason Walker PsyD, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Research shows that public preschool attendance is correlated to higher performance in third-grade reading and math.
    — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
Definition of correlate
Verb
  • Weather became a way to distinguish Elle from those around her in Seattle.
    — Angelina Mazza, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Kelce spotlighting Swift’s intelligence A true golden retriever boyfriend distinguishes himself by appreciating his partner’s smarts.
    — Emma Specter, Vogue, 2 July 2026
Definition of distinguish
Verb
  • The three-person team then found the corresponding symbols on a paper chart.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • To discover that the notes corresponded to where there was more human activity was really very moving.
    — Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of correspond
Verb
  • 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.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • Cut the butter into cubes and distribute throughout the packets.
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of distribute
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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.
    — Emma Graham, CNBC, 4 July 2026
  • 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.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of coordinate

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“Assort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assort. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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