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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 a lot of different kinds, and each cook a little differently.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
Right now, the same risk factors are at play for AI addiction as with problematic digital media use of all kinds, according to Poncin.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 26 Sep. 2025
Throughout the year, the Emerald Cruises & Tours designs its trips for curious travelers of all kinds, including food lovers, nature enthusiasts, and those who simply want to explore several new places with all the logistics handled.
—AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025
There will be books of all kinds, hardcover, paperback, fiction and non-fiction.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
Timm’s garden is a milkweed buffet with seven different kinds planted throughout, like swamp, ice ballet, cinderella, prairie, poke, common and butterfly milkweed.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Not all transparent animals are gelatinous; the upper ocean is also full of transparent crustaceans of all kinds.
—Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Smoking of all kinds, including e-cigarettes, is prohibited.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Generators Severe storms of all kinds lead to power outages, which can be costly at best and dangerous at worst.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
Right now, the same risk factors are at play for AI addiction as with problematic digital media use of all kinds, according to Poncin.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 26 Sep. 2025
Throughout the year, the Emerald Cruises & Tours designs its trips for curious travelers of all kinds, including food lovers, nature enthusiasts, and those who simply want to explore several new places with all the logistics handled.
—AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025
There will be books of all kinds, hardcover, paperback, fiction and non-fiction.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
Timm’s garden is a milkweed buffet with seven different kinds planted throughout, like swamp, ice ballet, cinderella, prairie, poke, common and butterfly milkweed.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Not all transparent animals are gelatinous; the upper ocean is also full of transparent crustaceans of all kinds.
—Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Smoking of all kinds, including e-cigarettes, is prohibited.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Generators Severe storms of all kinds lead to power outages, which can be costly at best and dangerous at worst.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kinds
Noun
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Roundabouts help eliminate the types of crashes more likely to cause serious injuries or death.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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Nonprofits that lose their status would face severe fallout, losing tax breaks on donations and gifts, and becoming ineligible for many types of fundraising and grants.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Each technology is available in both monochrome and color versions, and each of those four categories (color and mono lasers, plus color and mono ink tank printers) is also available in both single-function and all-in-one (AIO) versions.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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Matthews, on the other hand, gets the edge in a categories league because of his shot volume and blocking, as well as more hitting.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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James is a physical specimen and could possibly be a Lou Dort or sorts.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Sep. 2025
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August saw a revival of sorts before the onset of fall witnessed more stagnation.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The company’s catalog spans true crime, reality, animation, action, horror and other genres, positioning it as one of the largest independent content libraries in the industry.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 Sep. 2025
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For a group like Whiskey Myers that has eschewed genres or labels but skews far more rock than country, Joyce’s eclectic background seemed a perfect fit.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In time, all varieties of uniforms — security officers, park police, state police, bike police — grew, lining every hole.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Ultra-creamy varieties like triple-crème or goat cheese can be stored in their original packaging or transferred to cheese paper, wax paper, or parchment paper, with a damp paper towel at the bottom to help retain freshness.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Unlike animal prints or stripes that ebb in and out of style, these textures are timeless and easy to pack.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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The subspecies, Panthera tigris sondaica, had fur that ranged from dark orange to sepia, with fewer and narrower stripes than other tiger subspecies.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Kinds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kinds. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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