as in variety
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
the festival featured a grab bag of independent films from widely disparate genres
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Recent Examples of grab bag
Young enthusiasts can start their own collection with $1 grab bags filled with eight minerals.
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Laura Daily and Bryan K. Chavez, The Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2025
The big picture: The executive order is a grab bag of projects that the administration had been working on based on its time fighting a large number of high-profile hacks, including SolarWinds and Colonial Pipeline.
—Sam Sabin, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
These also make excellent white elephant or grab bag gifts.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
And state laws are a grab bag of various rules, mostly focused on data privacy in general.
—Bernard Condon, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
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Laura Daily and Bryan K. Chavez, The Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2025
The big picture: The executive order is a grab bag of projects that the administration had been working on based on its time fighting a large number of high-profile hacks, including SolarWinds and Colonial Pipeline.
—Sam Sabin, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
These also make excellent white elephant or grab bag gifts.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
And state laws are a grab bag of various rules, mostly focused on data privacy in general.
—Bernard Condon, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grab bag
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Similar to the sneakers listed above, these running shoes have soft, plush cushioning for supreme comfort and support, plus a unique outsole with impressive traction and grip for a variety of terrains.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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The shakes came in a variety of flavors, including chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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The three-time AL MVP played in 82 or fewer games in three of the last four seasons while dealing with an assortment of injuries.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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Mixed-use malls retain an assortment of retail stores and dining options, but those traditional mall staples now share space with bank branches, blood centers, police stations, tax preparation services and even residences.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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And the best way of doing that is through a medley, give me a short story quickly with all those songs.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Lil Wayne Gets Support from The Roots for Career-Spanning Medley After Super Bowl Disappointment 8 hr 20 min ago Lil Wayne pulled together a medley of some of his biggest hits during his SNL50: The Anniversary Special performance with The Roots.—
Lindsay Kimble,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Minimize noise and clutter Dr. Small says environmental triggers like loud sounds and jumbles of papers and clothing can increase sundowning symptoms.—
Cathy Habas,
SELF,
17 Jan. 2025
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Owners’ names now read like jumbles of computer code, retirement homes or rock bands: Silver Sage, Dream Homes, Blue Apple, P Fin VII, Wref II, 3xs2, Vivid, Straight Red Lines, TKJK, Jags Proper.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2024
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The Sunday’s Best exhibit features 18 artists and includes over 30 pieces of artwork in a variety of mediums, including photography, collages, fiber art and more.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Feb. 2025
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The show’s more than 175 works will span nearly six decades of his practice, which explored the Civil Rights Movement, science, and technology via an impressive range of disciplines including painting, sculpture, collage, photography, printmaking, and music.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
22 Feb. 2025
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Wisconsin’s recruiting success in the state over the years has been a mixed bag.—
Jesse Temple,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Trump’s Vibes on Cannabis Back in Trump’s first term, his stance on cannabis was… well, a mixed bag.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2025
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Ernie’s is a fun blend of modern industrial and Cibolo nostalgia—large black and white photos of early 20th-century Cibolo line the interior, and remnants of the Purina price board sit outside.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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Thanks to jojoba oil and a blend of fruit extracts, the formulation is nourishing, effortlessly blendable, and streak-resistant; kaolin clay is a natural absorbent for excess oil, ensuring your product stays put.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Grab bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grab%20bag. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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