as in kinds
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
we're looking for chestnuts and other items of that ilk for our autumn decorations
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Noun
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Smoking of all kinds including e-cigarettes is prohibited.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
14 Oct. 2025 -
New rules introduced in August require institutions to have clear policies and reporting mechanisms to address harassment of all kinds.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Approximately 48% of the aircraft positions reviewed were MLAT (multilateration) data, meaning that some geographic data points were recorded less frequently than with other signal types.—
Natasha Bertrand,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
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Cool-Season Or Warm-Season Grass There are two types of grasses—the cool-season and the warm-season.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
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This includes the elegant square neckline, the secure wide stripes, and the seamed skirt that catches the eye.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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Imagine playful stripes in a kids’ bath or a shower door framed with tile trim for a polished, bespoke finish.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Taking a breather of sorts helped.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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This is a homecoming of sorts for the centerman, who was obtained by the Avs at the deadline two years ago and signed by the team that summer only to be shipped to the B’s at the deadline last March.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
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Depending on the brand, it may be made from a single type of pumpkin or, more commonly, a blend of varieties (like Dickinson or Hubbard squash) that are chosen for their smooth texture and naturally sweet flavor.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
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There are many wood chip flavors on the market, but the most popular varieties are apple, cherry, hickory, mesquite and pecan.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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But most are from 1900 to the late 1960s in all genres.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
20 Oct. 2025
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In all, the service offers more than 500 series across various genres.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Ilks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ilks. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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