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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
Mischie’s comedy takes place in a remote, mountainous village in Romania where every one of the inhabitants has applied for government benefits, claiming disabilities of various kinds.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 May 2026
Office-Ready White Shirts Work wardrobes depend on white tops of all kinds.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Bolton and his team placed plenty of artworks in close proximity to garments of all kinds, suggesting artistic dialogue that transcends geographic and temporal boundaries.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 4 May 2026
Kennedy, who reportedly demonstrated an interest in animals of all kinds from a young age, has become somewhat known for the wacky and eyebrow-raising way that interest has manifested in adulthood.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 4 May 2026
See more paraphernalia of other kinds!
—Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
When totaled, the fifth Boston New Works Festival will draw on the talents of well over a hundred local writers, actors, singers, directors, designers, and theater artists of all kinds.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
But as concerns over the health effects of excessive screen time have risen, so, too, has pushback in schools toward screens of all kinds.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 30 Apr. 2026
Forest also look set for safety, but have nasty fixtures left against Chelsea, Newcastle, Manchester United and Bournemouth, who are all chasing European qualification of various kinds.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 May 2026
Office-Ready White Shirts Work wardrobes depend on white tops of all kinds.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Bolton and his team placed plenty of artworks in close proximity to garments of all kinds, suggesting artistic dialogue that transcends geographic and temporal boundaries.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 4 May 2026
Kennedy, who reportedly demonstrated an interest in animals of all kinds from a young age, has become somewhat known for the wacky and eyebrow-raising way that interest has manifested in adulthood.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 4 May 2026
See more paraphernalia of other kinds!
—Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
When totaled, the fifth Boston New Works Festival will draw on the talents of well over a hundred local writers, actors, singers, directors, designers, and theater artists of all kinds.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
But as concerns over the health effects of excessive screen time have risen, so, too, has pushback in schools toward screens of all kinds.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 30 Apr. 2026
Forest also look set for safety, but have nasty fixtures left against Chelsea, Newcastle, Manchester United and Bournemouth, who are all chasing European qualification of various kinds.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kinds
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These types of vulnerabilities can be exploited through normal user behavior, such as browsing to a web page.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
7 May 2026
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Further, the Nixon-era conspirators in real life were tedious corporate types with names like Haldeman and Ehrlichman who Alan Pakula, the director, found impossible to cast.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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Global companies already dominate the world's fastest-growing major consumer market across 20 product categories from soft drinks and spirits to savory snacks, detergents, and diapers, the report said.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
7 May 2026
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Each puzzle has exactly one solution, so watch out for words or items that seem to belong to multiple categories!—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Millikan provided the Indians’ a CIF checklist of sorts by throwing out three runners on the bases and drawing five walks.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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The former UConn star who plays for the French national team has deep ties to the Bay Area, making her signing with the Valkyries a homecoming of sorts.—
Pueng Vongs,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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Organizers say there will be appearances and presentations honoring celebrated names of the genres, including Spragga Benz, Mavado, Awilo Longomba and Gramps Morgan.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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In the future, Netflix plans to expand the vertical-video Clips to include podcasts, live programming and collections based on genres like romance.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Several varieties of snack mix sold at Target and other retailers are being recalled due to a potential salmonella contamination.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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For drinks, the Gaylord Texan craft brew experience features more than 40 varieties.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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Along one wall, swatches of fabric hang in dense, vertical layers—florals brushing against checks, brocades against stripes—forming a kind of working tapestry.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
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The all-gold logo, a feature in line with the president's taste as he's designed his signature properties and parts of the White House, also features a crest shield over the bird’s body with stars and stripes.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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“Kinds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kinds. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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