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as in type
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
I like that kind of candy
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as in category
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
we looked at just about every kind of flooring before deciding which to use in the kitchen
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as in thoughtful
given to or made with heedful anticipation of the needs and happiness of others
providing the grieving widow with a homemade meal was a kind deed
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as in compassionate
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
a kind person who regularly volunteers at the homeless shelter
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kind people
kind words
kind intentions
a kind way
kind thoughts
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Recent Examples of kind
Paul Taylor, New York Times, 19 May 2025
The bill would bar Medicaid from paying for services of any kind at nonprofits that are primarily engaged in family planning or reproductive health and provide abortions.
—Riley Beggin, USA Today, 18 May 2025
Jean Lee, NBC news, 28 May 2025
In the meantime, coaching taught me the importance of working on being gentle and kind to myself.
—Rebecca Fearn, SELF, 27 May 2025
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Noun
While a return to European competition of any kind would be something to heartily celebrate, playing in the third-tier Conference League’s qualifying rounds would somehow still feel like scant reward for a season that promised even more for so long.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 19 May 2025
The bill would bar Medicaid from paying for services of any kind at nonprofits that are primarily engaged in family planning or reproductive health and provide abortions.
—Riley Beggin, USA Today, 18 May 2025
Adjective
Colleagues from Harvard described Petrova as kind, conscientious and devoted to her work.
—Jean Lee, NBC news, 28 May 2025
In the meantime, coaching taught me the importance of working on being gentle and kind to myself.
—Rebecca Fearn, SELF, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kind
Adjective
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The Feels is the brainchild of Allie Hoffman, who came up with the idea for a more thoughtful IRL dating event while pursuing her master’s degree from the Spirituality Mind Body Institute at Teachers College, Columbia University.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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These practices can generate thoughtful and detailed commentary.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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Seek out people who are compassionate and who have your back.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
5 June 2025
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That’s why taking a holistic, compassionate approach to dealing with these issues is crucial.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Nugget by Sherwin-Williams When a windowless basement home gym in Vienna, Va., needed a jolt of energy, designer Laura Hildebrandt opted to bring in a bit of sunshine of sorts on the ceiling.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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Borussia Dortmund are a rival of sorts, even though Der Klassiker, as games between the two are called, is more of a marketing construct than a reality.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Balvin has a broad knowledge to draw from and still has a singular point of view he’s brought to the category.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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In his first full season with the Bears after landing a four-year, $98 million contract extension, Sweat contributed just 5½ sacks to a defense that finished 16th in the league in that category.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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Jane spoke barely above a whisper to an attentive jury throughout her afternoon testimony.—
Larry Neumeister,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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In Los Angeles, buyers continue to be drawn to these makers for their unique craftsmanship and attentive, personalized service — with Instagram playing a key role in offering direct access beyond traditional retail.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Elsewhere, organised crime still has its tendrils in many parts of the sport across the globe, and the misty-eyed reverence for benevolent local tycoons is a notion that went extinct before the Tasmanian tiger.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Another new motif was the eye, meant to represent here an omniscient but benevolent entity that accompanies and perpetuates knowledge in an unaltered state.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Related Stories Using tools of the horror genre and the latest real-time animation technology, Castillo brings the ghosts of Goya’s past and the voice of the house itself, portrayed by the iconic Maribel Verdú, to visceral, gothic life.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
7 June 2025
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In the late 1970s, punk briefly ruled the roost and the genre’s DIY ethic struck a chord with fans who had grown tired of the music press and fancied having a go themselves.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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As Siff points out, that caring emotion allows the audience to feel a sense of compassion for all three characters.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The foster teens greatly appreciate these useful items and the efforts of these many caring volunteers, the news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
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“Kind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kind. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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