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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Verb

Your system may not be correctly identifying and classifying entities.

— Punnam Raju Manthena, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Within that, the number of people classifying themselves as employed fell 87k while the number of people classifying themselves as unemployed fell 178k.

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of classifying

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Only about 6% of the region’s deposits are controlled by the combined bank, ranking fourth behind larger national competition such as Truist, Bank of America and Wells Fargo.

— Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Elkins landed 2,621 total strikes, ranking 7th in UFC history.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of ranking

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Start small by grouping items by type, discarding excess, and using storage solutions to maintain order and functionality.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026
In their first reps of 11-on-11s, the Patriots deployed a base personnel grouping with three defensive tackles and three inside linebackers (Spillane, Elliss and Muma).

— Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 5 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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The uncertainties associated with each detector’s results come from the sorting process that physicists go through to identify geoneutrinos, Bayes said.

— James Dinneen, Quanta Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026
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

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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Alongside competition has been grading everything a player does, so there is no ambiguity as to where a player stands on the depth chart or in the program.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
Philadelphia Eagles Announce Official Partnership With Arena Club The Philadelphia Eagles announced a multiyear partnership with Arena Club, the trading card marketplace and grading platform.

— Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 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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