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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
But as concerns over the health effects of excessive screen time have risen, so, too, has pushback in schools toward screens of all kinds.
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Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 30 Apr. 2026
Forest also look set for safety, but have nasty fixtures left against Chelsea, Newcastle, Manchester United and Bournemouth, who are all chasing European qualification of various kinds.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The new grant is the latest undertaking of GPS, which for the past two years has been presenting events of different kinds at its homebase on the Bowery known as The Bunker.
—Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
There’s that, plus the hundreds of thousands of stellar restaurants, outstanding shopping opportunities, and zany offbeat attractions that make the Japanese capital a wildly entertaining—and impeccably safe—destination for travelers of all kinds.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Finally, the constant flow of information of all kinds places a strain on the capacities of users and especially voters to access, judge, and respond to information.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
This backyard combines the best of several worlds—a gravel area adds textural flair and elegance, while a patio easily accommodates seating of all kinds.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
Sound levels, then, and the kinds and quality of sounds, almost always tie into the characters’ frustrations and messy desires.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026
Relationships of all kinds — romantic, business, creative, contractual — are entering a period of change.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 30 Apr. 2026
Forest also look set for safety, but have nasty fixtures left against Chelsea, Newcastle, Manchester United and Bournemouth, who are all chasing European qualification of various kinds.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The new grant is the latest undertaking of GPS, which for the past two years has been presenting events of different kinds at its homebase on the Bowery known as The Bunker.
—Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
There’s that, plus the hundreds of thousands of stellar restaurants, outstanding shopping opportunities, and zany offbeat attractions that make the Japanese capital a wildly entertaining—and impeccably safe—destination for travelers of all kinds.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Finally, the constant flow of information of all kinds places a strain on the capacities of users and especially voters to access, judge, and respond to information.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
This backyard combines the best of several worlds—a gravel area adds textural flair and elegance, while a patio easily accommodates seating of all kinds.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
Sound levels, then, and the kinds and quality of sounds, almost always tie into the characters’ frustrations and messy desires.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026
Relationships of all kinds — romantic, business, creative, contractual — are entering a period of change.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kinds
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The change dropped recommendations that all babies should be protected against hepatitis A, hepatitis B, RSV, dengue and two types of bacterial meningitis.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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On the advisory side, Formation is looking to lend its expertise across multiple types of work—pre-transaction consulting, M&A execution, long-term portfolio strategy—primarily at the intersection of financial and sporting decisions.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, Alex Brightman and Sara Chase landed in compete in the best performance by an actor and actress in a leading role in a musical categories respectively.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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To do this well, consider Gallup’s four primary categories underpinning engagement.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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Twenty years later, watching the premier of The Devil Wears Prada 2 with her teen kids and the rest of the returning production staff and cast felt like a reunion of sorts to the author.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Plus, and perhaps most important of all, trading for White provided the 26-year-old with a sneak peek of sorts, yielding behind-the-scenes access that simply isn’t possible during free agency visits.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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The 39-year-old songwriter, who’s also a musician and producer, has collaborated with some of the top artists in music, crossing and reinventing genres with ease.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2026
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His music has spanned genres and mediums, with the composer filling various roles, but its through line is its sense of the uncanny and Lopatin’s understanding of how warping sonic textures can tap into surreality.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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With over 2,000 varieties, sedge plants provide various color choices.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
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Napa cabbage is more tender and milder than other cabbage varieties.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
30 Apr. 2026
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She was last described as wearing a white jumper with red stripes.—
Alexa Ashwell,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2026
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Leaning into summery stripes and the brand’s ever-trendy pastel color palette makes sense for Trader Joe’s, so maybe customers’ dreams really will come true.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Kinds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kinds. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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