typing

Definition of typingnext
present participle of type

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of typing Across almost every major and profession, reports must be written, emails sent, ideas shared, and typing done. Jamil Zaki, CNBC, 12 May 2026 These systems evaluate device telemetry, typing rhythm, and spending velocity before a transaction ever settles. Ethan Stone, USA Today, 11 May 2026 The Mac was designed to be a simple device for drawing and typing at home. Geoffrey Cain, Vanity Fair, 11 May 2026 The reason people use these keyboards is that the split layout promotes a more comfortable wrist and arm posture when typing. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026 That should help ensure that when two Sabi users think of typing out a particular word, the exact same word appears on screen – despite the signals from their brains potentially differing somewhat. New Atlas, 3 May 2026 Instead, go directly to the official website by typing the address yourself. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026 And typing and talking have both been automated to a superhuman level by AI. Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026 And eventually, perhaps, my slower-typing colleagues. Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for typing
Verb
  • Rising costs already limit access to higher education for many, and recent federal policies incorrectly classifying nursing as a nonprofessional degree will only further restrict access to financing for nursing school applicants.
    Nicholas A. Giordano, STAT, 8 May 2026
  • The International Astronomical Union (IAU) is the organization responsible for classifying celestial bodies.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Christopher Cann Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said in a public address that a strike on the Lebanese capital of Beirut killed a high-ranking Hezbollah commander.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 8 May 2026
  • An email obtained by the Herald shows that in January 2025, high-ranking Hialeah officials, including Lynskey, the city attorney and Bovo’s chief of staff, were in discussions with HSA on how to proceed with water payments, including whether the city should bill HSA for Steward’s overdue balances.
    Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
Verb
  • Rather than grouping artists around a theme, curator Miguel Rodez invited each participant to work within the circular format while maintaining their own visual language.
    Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
  • One approach is to organize agendas more intentionally, grouping high-interest items separately and allocating more time where community impact is greatest.
    Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Verb
  • The challenge is distinguishing imbalances rooted in fundamentals from those created by policy distortions.
    James Broughel, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
  • Barrière’s distinguishing factor is its marketing, according to Davis-Urman, who has a background in fashion.
    Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Verb
  • Koroi is working towards a zero-waste model, whereby waste will be trucked to a sorting facility and 80-85% of it will be recycled or upcycled.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
  • Haylie Duff is happy to help out by sorting fresh produce at Feeding America in Austin Texas.
    Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Verb
  • Clearly, the longer the conflict continues, the greater its impact will be, not just on the travel industry directly, but also because a global supply chain shortage will drive up the cost of living, relegating travel to a nice-to-have rather than a given this summer.
    Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
  • Lomax, after becoming chairman of the department of English, retaliates, assigning Stoner grueling teaching schedules and relegating him to teaching repetitive freshman composition and sophomore survey courses.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
Verb
  • Universities across the country have reported an outage impacting Canvas, the online learning platform used by students and teachers alike for assignments, grading and more.
    Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 8 May 2026
  • Project work can include removal and disposal of hazardous and regulated materials; demolition; removal, transport and disposal of associated debris; backfilling; grading and site restoration; traffic maintenance; and soil erosion and sedimentation control.
    Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Verb
  • According to the district’s website, the board is considering placing a $288 million school improvement bond measure on the November 2026 ballot to fund repairs and upgrades at local schools.
    Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
  • In recent weeks, the popular prediction market Kalshi has banned and fined several political candidates for placing bets on themselves.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 May 2026

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“Typing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/typing. Accessed 14 May. 2026.

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