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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
Smoking of all kinds including e-cigarettes is prohibited.
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Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 14 Oct. 2025
New rules introduced in August require institutions to have clear policies and reporting mechanisms to address harassment of all kinds.
—Reuters, NBC news, 12 Oct. 2025
Public officials of all kinds like to focus on adding manufacturing jobs to our local economies, but in the case of data centers, the competition for outstanding talent means that even junior technicians tend to receive more competitive compensation compared to similar roles in manufacturing.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Functional, thoughtful presents of all kinds abound on the mega retailer’s website.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
What there are though, are a lot of deals on coffee gear of all kinds.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
Yet most of those families are still systematically behind due to racial inequality, and Black families, of all kinds, are facing discrimination that leads to higher suspension and expulsion rates in school, lower on-time high school completion rates, and not enough financial resources.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
But one thing government officials of all kinds tend to agree on is the importance of mining.
—Scott W. Stern, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
Certain other kinds—like ovarian, endometrial, and even pancreatic, stomach, and melanoma—can share genetic underpinnings with breast cancer, so having these in your bloodline could up your risk.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 1 Oct. 2025
Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 14 Oct. 2025
New rules introduced in August require institutions to have clear policies and reporting mechanisms to address harassment of all kinds.
—Reuters, NBC news, 12 Oct. 2025
Public officials of all kinds like to focus on adding manufacturing jobs to our local economies, but in the case of data centers, the competition for outstanding talent means that even junior technicians tend to receive more competitive compensation compared to similar roles in manufacturing.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Functional, thoughtful presents of all kinds abound on the mega retailer’s website.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
What there are though, are a lot of deals on coffee gear of all kinds.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
Yet most of those families are still systematically behind due to racial inequality, and Black families, of all kinds, are facing discrimination that leads to higher suspension and expulsion rates in school, lower on-time high school completion rates, and not enough financial resources.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
But one thing government officials of all kinds tend to agree on is the importance of mining.
—Scott W. Stern, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
Certain other kinds—like ovarian, endometrial, and even pancreatic, stomach, and melanoma—can share genetic underpinnings with breast cancer, so having these in your bloodline could up your risk.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kinds
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Approximately 48% of the aircraft positions reviewed were MLAT (multilateration) data, meaning that some geographic data points were recorded less frequently than with other signal types.—
Natasha Bertrand,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
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Cool-Season Or Warm-Season Grass There are two types of grasses—the cool-season and the warm-season.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
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There are five categories devoted to R&B housed in the R&B, rap and spoken poetry field at the 68th annual Grammy Awards.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Latin Grammy Premiere, where the majority of the categories are awarded, will precede the telecast.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Taking a breather of sorts helped.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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This is a homecoming of sorts for the centerman, who was obtained by the Avs at the deadline two years ago and signed by the team that summer only to be shipped to the B’s at the deadline last March.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
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But most are from 1900 to the late 1960s in all genres.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
20 Oct. 2025
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In all, the service offers more than 500 series across various genres.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
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Depending on the brand, it may be made from a single type of pumpkin or, more commonly, a blend of varieties (like Dickinson or Hubbard squash) that are chosen for their smooth texture and naturally sweet flavor.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
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There are many wood chip flavors on the market, but the most popular varieties are apple, cherry, hickory, mesquite and pecan.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This includes the elegant square neckline, the secure wide stripes, and the seamed skirt that catches the eye.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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Imagine playful stripes in a kids’ bath or a shower door framed with tile trim for a polished, bespoke finish.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Kinds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kinds. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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