1
as in kinds
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 categories
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 groups
to arrange or assign according to type
type the birds by geographical range
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Recent Examples of types
Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
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
Some types of air fryers are toaster-oven style and may have different recommendations.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
These types of positions will be drivers of industry-specific disruption.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
The combination of earthy tones with textured materials adds a refined layer to the rooms, where two types of flooring—wide-plank oak and ground and polished concrete—anchor different spaces.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2025
Be sure to check the promotions tab to find payout boosters, Gimme Picks and other types of offers.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
There are only so many types of human beings.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2025
Derrick has presented collections at London Fashion Week inspired by various tribes including the posturing cool boys of Shoreditch, tweedy Savile Row types and immigrants who have breathed new life into London’s fashion scene.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2025
Noun
Roundabouts help eliminate the types of crashes more likely to cause serious injuries or death.
—Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
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
Some types of air fryers are toaster-oven style and may have different recommendations.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
These types of positions will be drivers of industry-specific disruption.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
The combination of earthy tones with textured materials adds a refined layer to the rooms, where two types of flooring—wide-plank oak and ground and polished concrete—anchor different spaces.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2025
Be sure to check the promotions tab to find payout boosters, Gimme Picks and other types of offers.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
There are only so many types of human beings.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2025
Derrick has presented collections at London Fashion Week inspired by various tribes including the posturing cool boys of Shoreditch, tweedy Savile Row types and immigrants who have breathed new life into London’s fashion scene.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for types
Noun
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There are a lot of different kinds, and each cook a little differently.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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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
Noun
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The Customized Cash Rewards card offers more flexibility with its choice categories and a higher annual cap for its bonus categories.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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Those spaces offer more personalized service and pampering than passengers would find in other cabin categories.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
23 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
Verb
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Sabato's Crystal Ball also classifies the race as leaning toward Republicans.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Forbes classifies Ellison–who bought nearly all of the Hawaiian island Lanai for $300 million in 2012–as a California resident based on his voter registration.—
Ella Malmgren,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That makes for walk-up songs and gameday music that spans all genres.—
Evan Burke,
Billboard,
22 Sep. 2025
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Beyond his work with the band, he's collaborated with various artists across genres, contributing to projects by Jay-Z, The Temptations, Drake and Meghan Trainor.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Germany ranks second to the United States in the list of nations who have contributed the most aid, both military and financial, to Ukraine since the war began.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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As a state, Kentucky ranks 42nd for teacher pay with an average salary of $58,300, according to the National Education Association.—
Krista Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 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
Verb
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The Loft distinguishes itself with a private spa, comprising a splash pool, sauna, and steam room.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
28 Sep. 2025
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That performance distinguishes traditional tube artillery and the HIMARS rocket battery system.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Types.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/types. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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