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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
There are several kinds to choose from, but before buying, there are some things to consider.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
Raymonde Arcier, who brought attention to women’s work by way of an art practice based in fabric and textiles of different kinds, died in May at the age of 86.
—Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 2 June 2026
Right now, Amazon has dozens of deals on bird baths of all kinds.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
People are fixating on celebrities of all kinds, accusing singers of body-positive anthems of being hypocritical, rolling their eyes at athletes promoting weight loss drugs and whispering about the thinness of their favorite movie stars.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Construction Vehicles Song All kids, regardless of gender, seem to go through a phase where they are obsessed with learning about vehicles of all kinds.
—Parents, 29 May 2026
In the 12 months ended in April, Fitch clocked 99 defaults of various kinds, including interest payment deferrals, maturity extensions under duress, and payments-in-kind instead of cash, as well as more conventional bankruptcies, liquidations and debt-equity swaps.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 28 May 2026
The Solana Beach club won’t be the site of a bed-in for peace of the kinds that Lennon and Yoko Ono made famous back in ’69.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Finding Credible Information In A Noisy World One of those skills has to do with parsing the authenticity of content of all kinds.
—Rajiv Vinnakota, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
Raymonde Arcier, who brought attention to women’s work by way of an art practice based in fabric and textiles of different kinds, died in May at the age of 86.
—Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 2 June 2026
Right now, Amazon has dozens of deals on bird baths of all kinds.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
People are fixating on celebrities of all kinds, accusing singers of body-positive anthems of being hypocritical, rolling their eyes at athletes promoting weight loss drugs and whispering about the thinness of their favorite movie stars.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Construction Vehicles Song All kids, regardless of gender, seem to go through a phase where they are obsessed with learning about vehicles of all kinds.
—Parents, 29 May 2026
In the 12 months ended in April, Fitch clocked 99 defaults of various kinds, including interest payment deferrals, maturity extensions under duress, and payments-in-kind instead of cash, as well as more conventional bankruptcies, liquidations and debt-equity swaps.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 28 May 2026
The Solana Beach club won’t be the site of a bed-in for peace of the kinds that Lennon and Yoko Ono made famous back in ’69.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Finding Credible Information In A Noisy World One of those skills has to do with parsing the authenticity of content of all kinds.
—Rajiv Vinnakota, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kinds
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It’s also sold directly to consumers, via the company website or at Walmart, in four different kits tailored for first-time exams, menopause and different body types.—
Wendy Naugle,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Credit counselors can assist with budgeting, creating a debt management plan and certain types of creditor negotiations.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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The rooms The room count has dropped from 121 to 112 following the extensive renovations, resulting in more spacious offerings across 12 categories.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Convenience is one of the few categories shoppers will still pay a premium for, with pre-cut vegetables, meal kits and ready-to-cook options gaining ground as busy households trade time for ease.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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June’s astro-weather challenges your love life, creative expression and emotional boundaries — Mercury in Cancer, for instance, will clash with Saturn, which can trigger a serious conversation around dating, children or a passion project of sorts.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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Wednesday was a milestone moment of sorts.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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The best sci-fi games are often pigeonholed into specific genres like shooters, strategy games, and RPGs, and for good reason; franchises like Mass Effect, StarCraft, and Half-Life are all-time classics.—
Keith Langston,
Space.com,
31 May 2026
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Bibliophiles can stroll through exhibits showcasing library lore that highlights the enduring enchantment of books, along with the Book Fair offering various genres of books for sale, such as mystery, sci-fi, and romance.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Tree peonies, fern peonies, and woodland peonies bloom first; hybrid varieties, like true reds and corals, bloom mid-season; and other peonies bloom in the latter half of spring.—
Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
4 June 2026
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Endless varieties of insect larvae also make astonishingly effective baits, but few fishermen — except ice-fishermen who buy mealworms and waxworms in bait shops — even use them.—
Byron W. Dalrymple,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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Sure, TravisMathew earned its stripes in men’s golf apparel, but the brand took a wholly different path in regards to the women’s lineup.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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Aedes aegypti, known as the yellow fever mosquito, is a small day-biting species with white stripes on their back and legs.—
Bay City News,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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“Kinds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kinds. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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