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 Customers are no longer only typing short keywords into Google and choosing from a list of links. — Dr. Bin Tang, Forbes.com, 7 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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Verb

The legislation, which Gribbin advocated for, authorizes the warnings by classifying a shark attack as an event for which an emergency alert can be issued.

— Kim Chandler, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
He is credited as the first and most significant contributor to South Florida archaeology of the time, classifying materials, recording 49 sites across Miami-Dade and making the first outline of a chronology of indigenous habitation.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026

Definition of classifying

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No two suburbs are alike, but several cities in this ranking share some features in common, like proximity to water and higher education.

— Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 4 July 2026
So, that was a huge unlock for me in terms of just making the work sustainable, which is where the different series, like Botched, What’s in the Fridge, and the ranking content originated from.

— Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of ranking

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But researchers like me are tackling the problem by studying mixtures that reflect real-world exposures and grouping chemicals with similar biological effects.

— Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
Unlike standalone projects developed individually, Lightshift is grouping the installations into a larger portfolio.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 June 2026

Definition of grouping

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Within the past year or two, Microsoft made this chip distinction the distinguishing trait between consumer and business Surface models.

— Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026
The right to support and elect candidates for political office is a distinguishing feature of democracy.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 8 July 2026

Definition of distinguishing

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Household sorting into general waste, recyclables and food waste became mandatory nationwide in 2005.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
By owning the actual planes, trucks and sorting hubs required to move goods globally, these companies possess a structural advantage and a level of operational scale that new competitors cannot replicate overnight.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 10 July 2026

Definition of sorting

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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
The new format will be familiar to fans of other sports like soccer, where some leagues feature differentiated divisions that promote and retain the best performing teams, while relegating those who don’t perform as well to lower circuits.

— Dominic Chu, CNBC, 23 June 2026

Definition of relegating

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Brungardt said that the city’s regulations allow grading work to begin on a construction site before any site plans are approved.

— Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
No organization within the government bureaucracy should rely solely on people grading their own homework.

— U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026

Definition of grading

Verb

Tyler officially caught the singing bug after placing second at the talent show hosted by a local rugby club.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Two Miami-Dade church camp counselors were arrested Wednesday for allegedly abusing a 9-year-old boy by placing large orange cones over his head and repeatedly hitting him, according to the sheriff’s office.

— Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026

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