TYPING Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

typing

verb

present participle of type

as in classifying

to arrange or assign according to type type the birds by geographical range

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Recent Examples of typing Whether that promise survives contact with the messy, unsupervised way people actually use chatbots — typing symptoms into a phone in the middle of the night, hoping for reassurance rather than a referral — is a separate question. — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 In addition to typing his messages, Anthony also audio chats with the AI bot. — Ella Chakarian, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2026 Instead of one scammer typing out sloppy messages from a laptop, this setup worked more like a criminal software business. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026 Just ask—either by voice or typing it in if the environment calls for it. — Bob O'Donnell, USA Today, 12 June 2026 Avoid typing it into Google search, which could provide you with options that are fraudulent. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026 The Working Lunch Is a Productivity Myth Eating a salad while typing emails is just lunch plus work, which means neither the meal nor the work gets your full attention. — William Jones june 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026 For Mac users spending significant time typing each day, the time savings can add up quickly. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 6 June 2026 Some tech employees have reportedly begun speaking commands into AI agents rather than typing at all, according to Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal. — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 3 June 2026

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Rather than classifying didymo as an invasive species, Taylor refers to the algae as a native species that has an invasive-like growth form.

— Hannah Smith July 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026
The goal now is to get the children into foster care and eventually adopted, said officials, who are classifying the eldest as a minor despite being 18 because of her limitations.

— Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

Definition of classifying

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In alphabetical order, here are the top offensive linemen ahead of the Georgia high school football season, with ranking information from 247 Composite.

— Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 27 July 2026
Shanahan has a 91-72 record in the regular season and playoffs for the 49ers, ranking third in franchise history in wins behind George Seifert (108) and Bill Walsh (102).

— Josh Dubow, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026

Definition of ranking

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Marketing systems tend to flatten later life into a single segment, grouping everyone over 50 under one label and assuming broadly similar behaviors, needs and motivations.

— Ray Lansigan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Create a lively centerpiece for a dining table, kitchen island, or entryway by grouping several pots together, suggests Montgomery.

— Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2026

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Key topics include creating effective budgets by distinguishing needs from wants, building emergency funds of 3-6 months' expenses, and choosing debt repayment strategies like snowball or avalanche.

— AllBusiness, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Senior administration officials pushed back on the idea the new levies were crafted explicitly to replace earlier tariffs, distinguishing them from a universal, global rate.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of distinguishing

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The trickiest part of the M9 setup was sorting the cables to the right ports – so not too challenging at all.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 July 2026
Embracing New Capabilities And Categories The future with physical AI is not just a robot folding laundry or a mechanical arm performing parcel sorting in a warehouse.

— Beena Ammanath, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of sorting

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Livingetc warns against relegating one partner’s belongings to a single corner or spare room while the rest of the home reflects the other person’s taste.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
Perhaps its most red card-worthy offense was relegating Kuno Becker’s charismatic lead — the series’ only mainstay — to bit part, focusing instead on two new England internationals without an ounce of personality.

— Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 26 June 2026

Definition of relegating

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On the morning of July 8, Yahoo Sports reported the NCAA had sent a letter of inquiry to Cincinnati about Sorsby, who earlier this year was ruled ineligible after admitting to placing thousands of sports bets during his collegiate playing career.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026
By contrast, placing people in permanent supportive housing units costs roughly $80 per person per day, according to Homeless Trust estimates.

— Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026

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