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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
Materials of all kinds, including handwritten and typewritten pages and microfilm, are kept in neat rows of archival boxes, some stacked six shelves high.
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Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 29 Jan. 2026
Curved Settees Curved settees of all kinds were fixtures of living rooms of decades past.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
Only 45 minutes south of downtown Buffalo, just opposite Kissing Bridge Ski Area, lies Sprague Brook Park, a mecca for winter activities of all kinds.
—Brian Higgins, Outside, 28 Jan. 2026
There are many different kinds that can pose a threat to your monstera, but one of the most common is thrips.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
Of Musk realizing that his wealth insulates him from financial consequences of all kinds.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 16 Jan. 2026
For simple hydration, H2O of all kinds works A-OK.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
Universal stars are also better for new beginnings of all kinds for 2026.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2026
These other kinds percolate through the bedrock to shallower depths and hence are cooler.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 29 Jan. 2026
Curved Settees Curved settees of all kinds were fixtures of living rooms of decades past.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
Only 45 minutes south of downtown Buffalo, just opposite Kissing Bridge Ski Area, lies Sprague Brook Park, a mecca for winter activities of all kinds.
—Brian Higgins, Outside, 28 Jan. 2026
There are many different kinds that can pose a threat to your monstera, but one of the most common is thrips.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
Of Musk realizing that his wealth insulates him from financial consequences of all kinds.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 16 Jan. 2026
For simple hydration, H2O of all kinds works A-OK.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
Universal stars are also better for new beginnings of all kinds for 2026.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2026
These other kinds percolate through the bedrock to shallower depths and hence are cooler.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kinds
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Aside from including two types of hyaluronic acid, Japanese miru seaweed, volcanic marine ferment, and snow mushrooms, all of which boast anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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For both order types, groceries will be bagged and customers will be charged a small fee for the bags used.—
Emery Glover,
Des Moines Register,
29 Jan. 2026
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On the more playful end of the spectrum, Forty Creek’s Cinnamon Bun Cream Whisky and Crown Royal Chocolate took top spots in the cream and flavored categories.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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That stat and the Sinners success is a stark contrast to even six years ago, when no women were nominated as a best director for the BAFTA Film Awards for the seventh year in a row, and all 20 nominees in the lead and supporting acting categories were white.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Jan. 2026
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Think of them like a referee of sorts—someone who can make official calls when questions or disputes come up.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Jan. 2026
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Going beyond what flows through Koobrew’s taps, Miyake would like to see his taproom become a showroom of sorts for all manner of craftsmanship via partnerships with local artists.—
Brandon Hernandez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Jan. 2026
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Its relatively modest 26 prompts ask readers to expand their stacks into new genres.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
13 Jan. 2026
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Yahoo Media Group and The Nonfiction Hotlist have announced a partnership that will see Yahoo promote and distribute 20 short docs across a variety of genres to a global audience.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
13 Jan. 2026
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Starbucks Coffee Pods Restock your coffee bar with Starbucks K-Cup Coffee Pods in Pike Place, Sumatra, and French Roast varieties.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
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But when portions are the same, calories, fiber, and micronutrients are very similar between different oatmeal varieties.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
28 Jan. 2026
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Yet the stars-and-stripes weren’t the only flags flying high that night.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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While leopard print has long been everywhere, and cow and deer print are experiencing somewhat of a revival, tiger stripes feel much more maligned.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Kinds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kinds. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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