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as in types
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 categories
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 kinds
The most advanced computer chips, the kinds only in AI data centers now, will eventually make their way to Deere machines.
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Tyler Jett, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
There are different kinds, but the most common are acoustic leak detection devices, and a leak detection system monitors water flow through a pipeline.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
This is an open invitation to shenanigans of all kinds.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
Wire brush safety Potential dangers of wire brushes of all kinds have been reported for years.
—Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
This is essential viewing for film fans of all kinds, but especially if your favorites include the likes of The Godfather (1972), Taxi Driver (1976), or Goodfellas (1990).
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Apr. 2026
People have always listened to dance music of all kinds by themselves, but even then, some notion of communal experience is usually in the mix—a memory of parties past, a fantasy of one to come.
—Mark Richardson, Pitchfork, 11 Apr. 2026
Some herbicides are compatible only with certain kinds of grass and may harm other kinds.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 11 Apr. 2026
The standoff has paralyzed one of the council’s most consequential bodies and left a growing backlog of zoning proposals in limbo as the committee reviews zoning changes required to begin construction projects of all kinds across the city.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Tyler Jett, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
There are different kinds, but the most common are acoustic leak detection devices, and a leak detection system monitors water flow through a pipeline.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
This is an open invitation to shenanigans of all kinds.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
Wire brush safety Potential dangers of wire brushes of all kinds have been reported for years.
—Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
This is essential viewing for film fans of all kinds, but especially if your favorites include the likes of The Godfather (1972), Taxi Driver (1976), or Goodfellas (1990).
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Apr. 2026
People have always listened to dance music of all kinds by themselves, but even then, some notion of communal experience is usually in the mix—a memory of parties past, a fantasy of one to come.
—Mark Richardson, Pitchfork, 11 Apr. 2026
Some herbicides are compatible only with certain kinds of grass and may harm other kinds.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 11 Apr. 2026
The standoff has paralyzed one of the council’s most consequential bodies and left a growing backlog of zoning proposals in limbo as the committee reviews zoning changes required to begin construction projects of all kinds across the city.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kinds
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While all three attacks are being treated as separate incidents, counterterror police are conducting the investigations due to the nature of the attacks, their locations and the types of buildings involved, the Met said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Imam was different from the scrappy Steubenville types with whom Barnes had spent his twenties.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Certain categories, like social hangouts or free-form drawing, are excluded by default for younger users.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Variety has learned exclusively that Jason Bateman, who plays local weatherman Clark Forrest, and Linda Cardellini, who plays Floyd’s dry-witted wife Carol, will be submitted in the supporting actor (limited) and supporting actress (limited) categories, respectively, for Emmy consideration.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2026
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The three women — Ashley, Park, and her interpreter, Eunice (Seoyeon Jang) — decide Park will have a trial session with Austin, which will serve as an audition of sorts for a full-time position as the club’s physical therapist.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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The City Council signed off Thursday on Mayor Mamdani’s pick to lead the city’s Department of Investigation, an olive branch of sorts amid escalating tension between the mayor and Council Speaker Julie Menin.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The legendary singer across genres died Sunday of multiple organ failure at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai, Pratit Samdani, a physician at the hospital said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Since then, family films have proved to be a reliable theatrical engine, even as other genres that previously dominated the box office have slowed.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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In general, fresh pasta cooks in two to four minutes, while thin varieties such as angel hair cook in one to two minutes.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
16 Apr. 2026
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The candy’s original logo had three balloons to represent Airheads' first three flavors — cherry, watermelon and strawberry — but as the company expanded the varieties, it was changed to a balloon mascot, known as Oscar.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The streaming service’s logo appears large on the Hypercar’s slender sides, with some minimal and retro warm-toned stripes breaking up the mostly white bodywork and connecting the headlights.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
16 Apr. 2026
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Belden House respectfully maintains countless of the house’s architectural details, such as fireplaces, chandeliers, sconces, and woodwork, while elevating it with great refinement—think custom wallcoverings, playful fabrics of stripes, and warm velvets—for modern connoisseurs.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Kinds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kinds. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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