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[sawrt] / sɔrt /

NOUN

type, variety

Synonyms

STRONGEST

array character description kind lot nature number quality set style

STRONG

batch battery body brand breed category class clutch denomination family genus group ilk likes make order parcel race species stamp stripe suite

WEAK

likes of

Antonyms

STRONG

individual one

VERB

place in order

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrange catalogue categorize comb cull separate sift

STRONG

assort choose class classify distribute divide file grade group order peg pick pigeonhole rank riddle screen select systematize tab typecast winnow

WEAK

button down put down as put down for put in order put in shape put to rights size up

Antonyms

STRONG

collect disarrange disorder disorganize gather hold keep maintain mix up refuse reject scatter

Example Sentences

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“Let God Sort Em Out” came 16 years after their last release, which had marked the end of the Virginia Beach-born group amid a “come to God” moment for Malice.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Sort the commenting thread by ‘Most Liked’ to see answers from WSJ’s national security reporter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

"Think of the families. Sort something out and get back to work."

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

"Sort of lost a bit of momentum there," said Byrne.

From Barron's • Nov. 8, 2025

"This song”—I was actually panting—"that's on right now. Sort of hippieish, but it's beautiful.”

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

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