SUNDRY Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

sundry

adjective

Definition of sundry

as in various

formal made up of different things sundry items for sundry reasons

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Recent Examples of sundry This would not be an ordinary meetup because, besides sundry individual tasks, the three had important business to accomplish together—namely, chartering a day-boat cruise in Puerto Rico for spring break. — Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 15 June 2026 Elizabeth submitted a profile of Alexander Hamilton and sundry other items. — John Swansburg, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026 Plus sundry hallucinations, bad dreams, possession, dark spaces, creepy noises, fraught family relations — and, as with so many horror stories, a bad thing in the past bringing down the future. — Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026 Wagner is among a bevy of hosts from progressive outlet Crooked Media who can be seen on MS NOW every Saturday night at 9 in clips from the collective’s sundry podcasts. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sundry

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Sinestro was briefly mentioned last week, as Zoe read an online article about him betraying the Lanterns, for anyone unfamiliar with the comics, the film, or the various cartoons.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
The companies, as well as various distributors, have over the years accused EABL of engaging in anti-competitive practices.

— Martin K.N Siele, semafor.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of various

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Hershey’s Halloween lineup also includes assorted bags with Jolly Ranchers and gummy candies like Twizzlers, fueled by consumer research by the company that showed that most parents are likely to buy gummy candies early in the fall season.

— Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 20 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

Definition of assorted

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This trend is visible in sectors like consumer goods and retail, where companies are using AI to manage varied products and training needs while navigating narrow profit margins.

— Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
Consumers should anticipate higher costs, varied sizes, and are advised to purchase their sweet potatoes early for Thanksgiving.

— Phil Lempert, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

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