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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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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 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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Recent Examples of kind
Paul Ridden
june 22, New Atlas, 22 June 2025
Recent tournament history is not kind: they were dumped out of the Euro 2022 group stages after an 8-0 thumping by eventual winners England, then knocked out in the round of 16 in the 2023 World Cup by Japan, the latter overshadowed by off-pitch drama with former manager Hege Riise.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 22 June 2025
Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 31 May 2025
My family always preferred the flaky kind made with a cream cheese dough, and apricot, raspberry, prune and sweet cheese were our fillings of choice.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
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Adjective
In kinder weather, there's a UV coating and optional ceramic tint, plus a ventilation fan that could help keep things cool on a hot day.
—Paul Ridden
june 22, New Atlas, 22 June 2025
Recent tournament history is not kind: they were dumped out of the Euro 2022 group stages after an 8-0 thumping by eventual winners England, then knocked out in the round of 16 in the 2023 World Cup by Japan, the latter overshadowed by off-pitch drama with former manager Hege Riise.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 22 June 2025
Noun
The front office and coaching staff can probably pencil Bobby McMann into a third-line left wing position and Scott Laughton into a fourth-line role of some kind.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 31 May 2025
My family always preferred the flaky kind made with a cream cheese dough, and apricot, raspberry, prune and sweet cheese were our fillings of choice.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kind
Adjective
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This, for me, is a viable and compassionate way of supporting your people — those, like Griselda best said, who are the ones consuming your music and buying your concert ticket.—
Sigal Ratner-Arias,
Billboard,
20 June 2025
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Through his characters, Fellowes communicates his approval for a more compassionate and inclusive upper crust.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
20 June 2025
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His career consists of multitudes: the comedic if not brash hip-hop radio host forged by the shock-jock era, and the thoughtful political commentator, able to articulate what even his critics would describe as a pretty nuanced perspective on the world.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2025
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It's been quite a year so this was really such a thoughtful gesture and seriously made my month.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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The boys play benevolent Nathan Fielder types helping their friend Karli rehearse an upcoming appearance on the popular social-media show SubwayTakes; the prompts she’s presented with in their VR simulator offer a perfect place to nest jokes.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
26 June 2025
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Murals across Iran feature his seemingly benevolent white-bearded face.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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The post has prompted more than 1,700 comments, many expressing admiration for the male cat's attentive behavior and the emotional bond on display.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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That could enable more attentive owners to reduce CO2 emissions by as much as 40 percent over an average year of use.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
28 June 2025
Noun
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The 50-day moving average crossed below the 200-day moving average in late January 2025 providing a warning of sorts.—
John Navin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The meeting is an informal deadline of sorts because Paramount is nominating three new members to its board of directors, and if a settlement is not inked in time, the new directors will have to get involved.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
30 June 2025
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Viju Mathew Shifting gears from his degree in physical geography, Viju Mathew has spent the last decade covering most categories of the luxury market prior to becoming Robb Report's automotive editor.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
21 June 2025
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The reigning brand champion in the category is Johnnie Walker, which has dominated global whiskey sales throughout the 21st Century.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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Iran’s missile strike against a U.S. military base in Qatar was met with near-unanimous rebuke in the Middle East, including from sympathetic powers such as Oman.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
23 June 2025
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Trump and his cabinet members have repeatedly characterized Khalil’s advocacy as antisemitic and as being sympathetic to Hamas, which the U.S. designates as a terrorist organization.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Twice as many women anticipated judgment or condemnation rather than caring and compassionate responses from their faith communities.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
27 June 2025
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Serve and return interactions are interactions that involve responsive back and forth exchanges between a baby or young child and a caring adult.—
Miranda Rake,
Parents,
25 June 2025
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“Kind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kind. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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