assorted

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adjective

as·​sort·​ed ə-ˈsȯr-təd How to pronounce assorted (audio)
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1
: suited especially by nature or character
an ill-assorted pair
2
: consisting of various kinds
assorted chocolates

assorted

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past tense and past participle of assort

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Adjective a box of assorted cheeses a box of assorted chocolates
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At the center Tuesday afternoon, about a dozen residents gathered with pets and assorted belongings as a team of volunteers worked to set up a dormitory in the center’s gymnasium. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026 The benches near the dining table and others throughout the home lift up to store life jackets, cushions and other assorted items. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026 The situation has become so bad that Russia – normally one of the world’s leading energy exporters – is now facing severe nationwide gas shortages, leading to rationing in its assorted regions and mounting local discontent. — Ilan Berman, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Its mission to let the breeze in and keep the mosquitos, pesky flies and assorted vermin out appears simple, but its impact goes beyond that. — ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for assorted

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First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1797, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of assorted was circa 1797

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assorted

adjective
as·​sort·​ed ə-ˈsȯrt-əd How to pronounce assorted (audio)
1
: consisting of various kinds
assorted cheeses
2
: matching or fitting together
an ill-assorted pair
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