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as in kind
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
what type of people do you generally hang out with?
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Relevance
2
as in category
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
a music store that has a good selection of all types of music, not just pop, rock, and rap
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as in to classify
to arrange or assign according to type
type the birds by geographical range
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Recent Examples of type
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 June 2026
Both teams played exactly to type.
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Bryan Preston,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
The backlash In February 2019, Kim sat down at her computer and began to type an email to Baer.
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Rich Schapiro,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
In a move equivalent to an NFL team asking permission to interview another scout, Schatz typed up an email to Football Perspective’s founder, Chase Stuart, to try to hire Healy.
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Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
18 June 2026
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Verb
To search the restaurant inspections, type in a keyword or restaurant name.
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Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 June 2026
Both teams played exactly to type.
—
Bryan Preston,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
The backlash In February 2019, Kim sat down at her computer and began to type an email to Baer.
—
Rich Schapiro,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
In a move equivalent to an NFL team asking permission to interview another scout, Schatz typed up an email to Football Perspective’s founder, Chase Stuart, to try to hire Healy.
—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for type
Noun
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Peter Gendelman, a Caesarea region expert from the IAA, said the discovery was the first of its kind in roughly three decades.
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Lands’ statement gives no indication of how NPS officials concluded the liner was cut using a knife of some kind.
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Trump valued more than two dozen assets at over $50 million, which is the highest disclosure category on the form.
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The report also highlighted improvements in clearance rates and an overall decrease in major crime categories, including robberies.
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Companies need to have an airtight hold on their own sourcing data—an understanding not only of where the materials and inputs are coming from, but how to substantiate their claims and classify customs entries with precision.
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Gambling disorder is now classified in the same section in the DSM as substance abuse disorders because of the similarities in clinical presentation and treatment.
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In fact, the NFLPA filed an amicus brief effectively against Clarett, portraying him as an interloper of sorts.
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At the time, the Bucks decided to spend that time as a fact-finding mission of sorts before pushing the negotiations into the summer.
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Just as high school and college graduates hit the job market this summer, a research initiative has released a pair of Top 10 lists that rank the best employers for new grads seeking first jobs.
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Among Japanese prefectures, Okinawa ranks first in consumption of KFC and last in consumption of seafood, sweet potatoes, and leafy greens—its residents have Japan’s highest average body-mass index.
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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame attracts 500,000 people each year to Cleveland, while Nashville’s music history and attractions tied to country, gospel and other genres bring in about 17 million people annually.
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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame attracts 500,000 people each year to Cleveland, while Nashville's music history and attractions tied to country, gospel and other genres bring in about 17 million people annually.
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The game’s objective is to group sixteen words or objects into four groups of four based on commonalities within each group as quickly as possible.
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It often gets grouped with convertible clothing, which covers pieces that change in other ways, like zip-off legs or adjustable lengths.
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Think ostrich feather chandeliers, dining nooks flanked with red velvet curtains, and stripes everywhere.
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The Continental brigantine Andrew Doria arrived carrying a copy of the Declaration of Independence and flying the Continental Colors – the predecessor of the stars and stripes.
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“Type.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/type. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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