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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
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
For years, good leadership has been confused with being kind, approachable or flexible.
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Jose Luis Gonzalez Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Elizabeth Cooney,
STAT,
26 June 2026
His first World Cup experience, however, took things back to 1954, when Sepp Herberger’s men defeated hot favorites Hungary in a final credited with spearheading the Wirtschaftswunder, a miracle of the economic kind.
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Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
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Adjective
Alan Greenspan died Monday at 100 years old, and the obituaries have been kind.
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Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
For years, good leadership has been confused with being kind, approachable or flexible.
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Jose Luis Gonzalez Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Noun
There are five different kinds, some more rare than others.
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Elizabeth Cooney,
STAT,
26 June 2026
His first World Cup experience, however, took things back to 1954, when Sepp Herberger’s men defeated hot favorites Hungary in a final credited with spearheading the Wirtschaftswunder, a miracle of the economic kind.
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Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
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At their best, Cancers are compassionate, loyal, intuitive and deeply devoted.
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And the Supreme Court's ruling says that this means those people'spunishments are not extraordinary or compelling, as the compassionate release program mandates.
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Create an agenda that names who does what, and map the route so your thoughtful plan serves the group together.
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Over the years, Lucas and his wife have transformed the space from a simple above-ground pool into a backyard destination complete with thoughtful upgrades and finishing touches.
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In fact, the NFLPA filed an amicus brief effectively against Clarett, portraying him as an interloper of sorts.
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At the time, the Bucks decided to spend that time as a fact-finding mission of sorts before pushing the negotiations into the summer.
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The exemptions typically apply to vulnerable populations like people who live in communal environments, healthcare workers and other categories, the staffer said.
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Prime Day brings an overwhelming amount of discounts across popular product categories.
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Hostile and benevolent sexism are early indicators of deeper problems.
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Amazed to discover her treasure-trove apartment, Julián also discovers his own Caribbean heritage and the lively Brooklyn community he is surrounded by, in a loveable, benevolent family-friendly feature.
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The vibe — from dining space to website to packaging — feels more attentive to branding than pizza.
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An attentive defender, Mikheyev was once a prominent member of a Leafs third line with Pierre Engvall and David Kämpf that swallowed up defensive-zone draws against tough competition in the playoffs.
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In an television age where genre seems increasingly like a suggestion rather than a hard-and-fast rule, the Emmys are often the lone arbiter of whether a show is essentially a drama or a comedy.
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Put simply, Musk would be using one incredibly pricey stock to buy another of the same genre.
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Leaders are constantly in a chronic, sympathetic-dominant state that, if not appropriately managed, can have downstream effects on their cardiovascular health, immune functioning, sleep, and even personal relationships.
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Jackson thought Colorado voters would be sympathetic to the state’s water crisis, caused by decades of drought and climate change.
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“Kind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kind. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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