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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
So the apples-to-apples comparison is between inflators of like kinds, whether that's internal battery or external.
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New Atlas, 20 Apr. 2026
Logistics and connections of all kinds are tricky Down Under, so his assistance is particularly welcome.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
In truth, programming options for theaters of all kinds are infinite.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
The site calls itself a home for artists of all kinds, with more than 100 million new artworks across 150 distinct artistic genres and categories uploaded in 2025 alone.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Easy to clean, lightweight, and no-fuss, the Aeropress Go is great for hiking, backpacking, and trips of all kinds.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
The most advanced computer chips, the kinds only in AI data centers now, will eventually make their way to Deere machines.
—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
New Atlas, 20 Apr. 2026
Logistics and connections of all kinds are tricky Down Under, so his assistance is particularly welcome.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
In truth, programming options for theaters of all kinds are infinite.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
The site calls itself a home for artists of all kinds, with more than 100 million new artworks across 150 distinct artistic genres and categories uploaded in 2025 alone.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Easy to clean, lightweight, and no-fuss, the Aeropress Go is great for hiking, backpacking, and trips of all kinds.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
The most advanced computer chips, the kinds only in AI data centers now, will eventually make their way to Deere machines.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kinds
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Both types contain glucose and fructose.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The colony harbors two distinct types on the upper portion of the rachis.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
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This year’s inductees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame lean far too male and over 60, with the class consisting of only six women spread among all of the categories — a disappointing decline after some notable changes following the departure of chairman Jann Wenner.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
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Tickets will be available across categories one through three in addition to the front-row seat categories, depending on the match.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The movie of course also evinced plenty of hope and in doing do provides an origin story of sorts to the current optimistic vibe of Project Hail Mary.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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Wembanyama was out of sorts after hitting the court face first in the second quarter.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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The videos cluster into a few recognizable genres.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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With well over 100 acts from various genres at eight different stages, the bands serve as another way to make friends at the festival, which draws about 125,000 attendees per weekend.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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The absolute minimum spacing for tomato plants is 18 to 24 inches between plants and three feet between rows for determinate tomato varieties.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
23 Apr. 2026
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Oxygen proved to be a particularly potent arbiter of the disk’s chemical evolution in the simulations because its fluctuating levels dictate the oxidation state of the resulting minerals, ultimately yielding the three families that mirror the three chondrite varieties.—
Javier Barbuzano,
Scientific American,
22 Apr. 2026
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Typically paired with stark white—and often incorporated in the form of bold stripes or a chevron pattern—the combination lacks sophistication and looks outdated instead of fun and fresh.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Apr. 2026
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On Easter Sunday, Shamar Elkins posed for a photo with his seven children in their matching church outfits – most of the girls in white button-down sweaters with pink stripes, the boys in sky blue polos.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Kinds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kinds. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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