Definitions

sort

[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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"Sort of messed around with some different iron setups and sort of messed around with a different ball and a few equipment changes," he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

Much like “Let God Sort Em Out,” the Clipse’s performance further solidified why they’ve been in the game for more than 20 years and why they aren’t going anywhere anytime soon.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025

Clipse, the duo of Pusha T and his brother Malice, reunited to release “Let God Sort Em Out,” their first album in more than 15 years, and nabbed five nominations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

Sort of like the Bruins’ play starting with that Penn State game.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2025

“Well, I did. Sort of. I’m like fifty percent sure his first name is Hudson.”

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

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