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as in compassionate
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
a kind person who regularly volunteers at the homeless shelter
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as in thoughtful
given to or made with heedful anticipation of the needs and happiness of others
providing the grieving widow with a homemade meal was a kind deed
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as in type
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
I like that kind of candy
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as in category
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
we looked at just about every kind of flooring before deciding which to use in the kitchen
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Recent Examples of kind
Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
The sisters, who were raising the toddler together, were kind and hardworking, their brother, Demarco Bailey, told CNN affiliate WAPT.
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Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The kind of chromium used in implants is predominantly trivalent (not the hexavalent kind in environmental pollution).
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Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
2 July 2026
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Adjective
The Samaritans are there for you 24/7 on 116 123 Please take care of each other, and be kind.
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Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
The sisters, who were raising the toddler together, were kind and hardworking, their brother, Demarco Bailey, told CNN affiliate WAPT.
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Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Noun
And in a travel marketplace where discovery, booking and guest expectations are all evolving quickly, useful innovation may be the most important kind.
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Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The kind of chromium used in implants is predominantly trivalent (not the hexavalent kind in environmental pollution).
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Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kind
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Weeks’ mother described her daughter as passionate about music and justice, witty and compassionate.
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Such a bond occurs when a judge grants a compassionate release for inmates who are in failing health and no longer a threat to the community.
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High ceilings and generous proportions create volume, while thoughtful transitions blur the lines between interior and exterior, extending daily life beyond the home’s four walls.
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The bold contrast calls for thoughtful choices of wall color.
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To be sure, some economists said the June numbers seem out of sort.
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He is not allowed to access weapons of any sort or contact the remaining victim.
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Trump valued more than two dozen assets at over $50 million, which is the highest disclosure category on the form.
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The report also highlighted improvements in clearance rates and an overall decrease in major crime categories, including robberies.
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The teaser also offers glimpses of Vincent Lindon as Jean Valjean, the ex-convict who rebuilds his life as a benevolent industrialist, and Tahar Rahim as Inspector Javert, Valjean’s relentless nemesis.
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Even though there are other siblings in the Fak family that make an appearance on The Bear, these brothers take center stage for their occasional quarreling and their benevolent behavior toward each other.
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The vibe — from dining space to website to packaging — feels more attentive to branding than pizza.
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An attentive defender, Mikheyev was once a prominent member of a Leafs third line with Pierre Engvall and David Kämpf that swallowed up defensive-zone draws against tough competition in the playoffs.
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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame attracts 500,000 people each year to Cleveland, while Nashville’s music history and attractions tied to country, gospel and other genres bring in about 17 million people annually.
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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame attracts 500,000 people each year to Cleveland, while Nashville's music history and attractions tied to country, gospel and other genres bring in about 17 million people annually.
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The most remarkable performance in the film, however, may be that of real-life counselor Annette Deao, whose firm hand and sympathetic guidance lend Union County its stoic nature.
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Ever since Hayden Herrera published her landmark biography of Frida in 1983, Kahlo has been perceived as a sympathetic figure.
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“Kind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kind. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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