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
Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Wide-leg trousers like these are one of the easiest ways to dress up an outfit, and the silhouette looks flattering on a variety of body types.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Families typically must pay out-of-pocket or use long-term care insurance for both types of care.
—Marisa Peñaloza, NPR, 2 Nov. 2025
Plus, thickening sprays aren’t exclusively for those with thin hair types.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025
As some of nature’s most impressive architects, spiders construct intricate webs—some of which even glow under UV light—using various silk types.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
Serviceberry adapts to a variety of soil types.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
The types of care proposed for the campus on Rosecrans attempt to ensure that there is a smooth ramp of services capable of intersecting with a wide range of symptom severity, from moderate anxiety to suicidal ideation.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
As for what types of wine are raffled off, Bobrovsky won’t say.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
Bums, and two types of frontage (in-y, out-y).
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Wide-leg trousers like these are one of the easiest ways to dress up an outfit, and the silhouette looks flattering on a variety of body types.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Families typically must pay out-of-pocket or use long-term care insurance for both types of care.
—Marisa Peñaloza, NPR, 2 Nov. 2025
Plus, thickening sprays aren’t exclusively for those with thin hair types.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025
As some of nature’s most impressive architects, spiders construct intricate webs—some of which even glow under UV light—using various silk types.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
Serviceberry adapts to a variety of soil types.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
The types of care proposed for the campus on Rosecrans attempt to ensure that there is a smooth ramp of services capable of intersecting with a wide range of symptom severity, from moderate anxiety to suicidal ideation.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
As for what types of wine are raffled off, Bobrovsky won’t say.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for types
Noun
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Clear messaging can help relations of all kinds flow smoothly now.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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Now, spots of all kinds leave their mark, from smaller accessories like wool pillbox hats, to more statement pieces like knee-high boots.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Only certain categories of lawfully present noncitizens are eligible for the program, and state officials verify their status during the application process using a federal data system.—
NPR,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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Gap has been modernizing the global in-store experience around destination categories and elevated product stores in San Francisco, London, Dallas and Chicago.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The ratings group classifies 17 Republican Senate seats as solid Republican, with only two likely Republican and one as leans Republican.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Aid organizations say the reasoning appears to be used to refer to a wide variety of comments the Israeli government classifies as antisemitic.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Sunday’s game at Lambeau Field in Green Bay will be a measuring-stick of sorts for the Panthers (4-4), who have won three of their last four but most recently suffered a 40-9, never-in-it defeat to the Buffalo Bills at home.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
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The next season of AHS will be a Scream Queens reunion of sorts, as both Roberts and Lourd costarred with Grande in the latter project.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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From pop princess Sabrina Carpenter to Beatles legend Paul McCartney, Nashville stages will see some of the most notable stars across all genres in November.—
Laura L. Davis,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Nov. 2025
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Over time, fújì was infused with other Nigerian styles, notes critic Joba Ojelabi, morphing into something new, as genres are wont to do.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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For children, Arizona consistently ranks below the national average for preventive dental visits.—
Sixteen Ramos,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Dallas ranks 31st in both yards and points allowed per game this season.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The vibrant look included what appeared to be head-to-toe body paint emulating Camilla’s surprise stripes.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
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This one from Urban Outfitters is a playful take on the shape with its vibrant, circus-like stripes.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The combination of global expertise and local craftsmanship distinguishes Thailand’s offerings.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
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The program distinguishes itself by offering in-person access to hotel operations.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Types.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/types. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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