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 groups
to arrange or assign according to type
type the birds by geographical range
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Recent Examples of types
Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
What are the two types of waterspouts?
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
There are so many different types of cabbages—green and red, which are great for coleslaw, Napa (also known as Chinese cabbage) and Savoy.
—Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
Information about additional injuries, the types of vehicles involved, the cause of the crash and if any charges are being investigated was not immediately available on Sunday.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
The production will post the quantity of meals, the types of meals.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
As these types of blackouts cut off access to the internet entirely, normal workarounds such as VPNs, which are extremely common in the country, are unlikely to work.
—PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2025
Finally, after months of trials using different numbers and types of LEDs in a range of layouts and with different light diffusers, the team had a breakthrough.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Let’s also approach this by creating new types of roles that didn’t exist before.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
Trubetter Foldable Travel Hangers Many standard hotel room closets contain at least one or two hangers, but other types of lodging—like Airbnb, boutique hotels, and hostels—may not have any at all.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
What are the two types of waterspouts?
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
There are so many different types of cabbages—green and red, which are great for coleslaw, Napa (also known as Chinese cabbage) and Savoy.
—Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
Information about additional injuries, the types of vehicles involved, the cause of the crash and if any charges are being investigated was not immediately available on Sunday.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
The production will post the quantity of meals, the types of meals.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
As these types of blackouts cut off access to the internet entirely, normal workarounds such as VPNs, which are extremely common in the country, are unlikely to work.
—PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2025
Finally, after months of trials using different numbers and types of LEDs in a range of layouts and with different light diffusers, the team had a breakthrough.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Let’s also approach this by creating new types of roles that didn’t exist before.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for types
Noun
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Known for its reliability and resilience, Canada Goose has supported on- and off-screen roles in some of the planet’s most extreme locations, empowering exploration of all kinds, both behind the scenes and front of the lens.—
Steven Huizar,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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According to reports, it has been disallowed in settings of all kinds.—
Keyaira Boone,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The statistic parallels a Council on Criminal Justice report in July showing that most categories of crime have also dropped in other cities across America.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Food is emerging as one of the most resilient gift categories this year, according to the PwC report.—
Joan Verdon,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Sinner subdued an out- of-sorts Spaniard at Wimbledon in four sets, and Alcaraz returned the favor here.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Specifically, Wauhatchie Woodlands, a charming campground-of-sorts filled with tiny cabins.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Saffir‒Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale (SSHWS) classifies hurricanes—western hemisphere tropical cyclones that exceed the intensities of tropical depressions and tropical storms—into five categories, distinguished by the intensities of their sustained winds.—
Miriam Toews
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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Once the invoices arrive in De Agostini’s inbox as attachments, AI classifies the documents before extracting and validating the data.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Festival goers can enjoy performances by various artists across genres embodying NYC’s cultural diversity, including jazz, hip-hop, Latin, world, indie, and contemporary dance.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
29 Aug. 2025
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Churchill’s also insists this isn’t a one-time night of performances but the start of a series of monthly showcases, goth and experimental nights and programming that ranges to different (but as yet unidentified) genres and subcultures.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But the club ranks 11th in outs above average (eight).—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Everytown for Gun Safety, an organization lobbying for greater gun control across the country, ranks Minnesota 14th in the nation on gun law strength.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In a wetsuit alright, a sleek black one with a patch that looks like a police badge sewn on the chest and sergeant’s stripes on the sleeves.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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Sky Control divides the glass panel into nine individually changeable segments, or stripes.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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El Secreto de Rosita distinguishes itself from nearby competitors by housing Nabiha, a separate restaurant dedicated to serving Palestinian cuisine.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Sep. 2025
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The comma also distinguishes how an ingredient is measured.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Types.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/types. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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