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 Handwriting often produces stronger learning outcomes than typing. — James Davis, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The keyboard is small and doesn't make typing easier or more accurate in my experience; the square-ish screen doesn't provide enough real estate for many apps; and its slow processor limits the phone's performance. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026 Nicholas, communicating by typing on his iPad during the couple’s Zoom interview with PEOPLE, shares a message of his own. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 28 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

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There are also some questions about the legality of classifying current and future Florida homeowners differently.

— Abigail Hall, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
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

Definition of classifying

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Kauai, Hawaii, is a small island, and Brun, as a community leader, knew most of the high-ranking cops.

— Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026
The cut holds atop the most important songs ranking in the United States, which combines streaming activity, purchases and radio airplay to show what the country is listening to.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of ranking

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So what your company is doing is finding patients with similar symptoms, grouping them together, and then testing drugs on those subgroups so the trial is more likely to be successful?

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
My favorite way of increasing humidity is by grouping a bunch of plants all together in one area.

— Dr. Matthew Lisy, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of grouping

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Experts at Black Hat highlighted the challenge of distinguishing good from bad agent actions and the inadequacy of current identity management, which relies on human accountability and speed.

— Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
The challenge is distinguishing between a pay package that reflects decades of leadership and compensation that appears excessive when compared with similar organizations.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of distinguishing

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During that time, plundered artworks were processed at the Jeu de Paume, which temporarily served as a sorting facility for the Nazi party.

— Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 31 July 2026
Proper washing techniques and sorting by fabric type prevent socks from becoming dingy over time.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 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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Toll Brothers was planning to start grading the site this fall, and construction will take several years, Parrington said.

— Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
City documents say the department is assessing tripled fees for both structural and grading work done without authorization.

— Zuri Primos July 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026

Definition of grading

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With Dolphin expected to affect part of Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu, residents whose houses were damaged by last week’s deadly earthquake were placing blue tarps on roofs and walls to prevent water damage.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Either thaw them at room temperature or reheat them by wrapping frozen muffins or loaves in foil and placing them in a 300ºF oven for 12 to 15 minutes (muffins) or up to 30 minutes (loaves) until heated through.

— Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026

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