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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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 classifies
to arrange or assign according to type
type the birds by geographical range
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Recent Examples of types
ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Imam was different from the scrappy Steubenville types with whom Barnes had spent his twenties.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
The bill would override state unclaimed property laws by blocking financial institutions from turning over those types of assets to states unless the federal conditions are met.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Lab studies suggest seals might even distinguish between the movements of different types of fish.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026
The data center race looks like a powerful force to drive more investment into the nation’s energy system, and Wall Street types are confident there’s no shortage of capital poised to pour in.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
In those stores that did, only a small number of transactions involved these types of receipts.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
These types of grease filters can be washed.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
But across the board, Marjan says, temporary options like clip-ins can be worn with all hair types.
—Hunter Lacey, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026
Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
Today, a Luddite is your grandparent who keeps looking at the screen rather than the camera when on Zoom, the Boomer who types in all-capital letters, the grouchy man who refuses to get a smart phone, the professor spewing invective against Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
While all three attacks are being treated as separate incidents, counterterror police are conducting the investigations due to the nature of the attacks, their locations and the types of buildings involved, the Met said.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Imam was different from the scrappy Steubenville types with whom Barnes had spent his twenties.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
The bill would override state unclaimed property laws by blocking financial institutions from turning over those types of assets to states unless the federal conditions are met.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Lab studies suggest seals might even distinguish between the movements of different types of fish.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026
The data center race looks like a powerful force to drive more investment into the nation’s energy system, and Wall Street types are confident there’s no shortage of capital poised to pour in.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
In those stores that did, only a small number of transactions involved these types of receipts.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
These types of grease filters can be washed.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
But across the board, Marjan says, temporary options like clip-ins can be worn with all hair types.
—Hunter Lacey, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
Learn how to try the trend and which anchor types the bar tool supports.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
Today, a Luddite is your grandparent who keeps looking at the screen rather than the camera when on Zoom, the Boomer who types in all-capital letters, the grouchy man who refuses to get a smart phone, the professor spewing invective against Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for types
Noun
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The most advanced computer chips, the kinds only in AI data centers now, will eventually make their way to Deere machines.—
Tyler Jett,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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There are different kinds, but the most common are acoustic leak detection devices, and a leak detection system monitors water flow through a pipeline.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Certain categories, like social hangouts or free-form drawing, are excluded by default for younger users.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Variety has learned exclusively that Jason Bateman, who plays local weatherman Clark Forrest, and Linda Cardellini, who plays Floyd’s dry-witted wife Carol, will be submitted in the supporting actor (limited) and supporting actress (limited) categories, respectively, for Emmy consideration.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The agency classifies it as a superfund site, meaning the area may be contaminated with hazardous materials.—
Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Though the city's online neighborhood map technically classifies the site as part of downtown, Long's identifies as a Haughville institution that has served doughnuts to west siders for four generations, serving up to 1,000 customers each day out of its pale-yellow sided building.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
1 Apr. 2026
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The three women — Ashley, Park, and her interpreter, Eunice (Seoyeon Jang) — decide Park will have a trial session with Austin, which will serve as an audition of sorts for a full-time position as the club’s physical therapist.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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The City Council signed off Thursday on Mayor Mamdani’s pick to lead the city’s Department of Investigation, an olive branch of sorts amid escalating tension between the mayor and Council Speaker Julie Menin.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The legendary singer across genres died Sunday of multiple organ failure at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai, Pratit Samdani, a physician at the hospital said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Since then, family films have proved to be a reliable theatrical engine, even as other genres that previously dominated the box office have slowed.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Varnesdeel’s 2aDays page, for example, ranks second on Google for her full name, just behind her Davenport athletics staff directory page.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Sadiq ranks 16th overall in Dane Brugler’s 2026 NFL Draft guide.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The streaming service’s logo appears large on the Hypercar’s slender sides, with some minimal and retro warm-toned stripes breaking up the mostly white bodywork and connecting the headlights.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
16 Apr. 2026
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Belden House respectfully maintains countless of the house’s architectural details, such as fireplaces, chandeliers, sconces, and woodwork, while elevating it with great refinement—think custom wallcoverings, playful fabrics of stripes, and warm velvets—for modern connoisseurs.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Zhe said the study is the first to reveal the trends in artificial light use with a level of temporal detail that distinguishes individual events and regional trends.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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What distinguishes this franchise for talent?—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Types.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/types. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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