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

Definition of grouping

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Good decision-making under pressure is often just the discipline of distinguishing what is genuinely urgent from what merely feels urgent.

— Alfonso Cahero, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
The company’s distinguishing advantage is a thick sauce with a right-from-the-garden taste.

— Claire Hall, Hartford Courant, 25 July 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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As part of the exemption, NHTSA is placing additional reporting requirements on Zoox for issues such as crashes or stopping inappropriately on roads, and the regulatory agency will adjust the conditions based on how the vehicles behave.

— Reuters, NBC news, 30 July 2026
The Dolphins entered camp with a young and relatively inexperienced group of edge rushers, placing the Michigan product in the unusual position of being asked to help lead others while still fighting to reestablish himself.

— Tyler M. Carmona July 30, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

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