kind of

Definition of kind ofnext

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Adverb
  • Not to be like, mean, but just speaking pretty objectively here.
    Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • Some of those old sites may be updated with NDS’s signature flair, but the ones that don’t look as pretty remain the primary resource for Americans seeking government information or assistance online.
    Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 30 June 2026
Adverb
  • BoccaLupo isn’t known for happy hour, but their tasting menu is a great way to experience a lot for a relatively low price.
    Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • Deuterium is relatively easy to harvest from water, but tritium is trickier.
    David Szondy July 05, New Atlas, 5 July 2026
Adverb
  • He's played with some incredible guards and centers throughout his 10-year career, but none quite like Maxey, Edgecombe and Embiid.
    Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Princess Diana has long been the subject of exhibitions—but maybe never one quite like this.
    Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 2 July 2026
Adverb
  • America's Block Party is not a singular event but rather an umbrella for local events throughout the United States.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Its light is rather that of a glowing molten metal than that of a burning furnace.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 July 2026
Adverb
  • Between daily high temperatures and warm overnight lows — which won't be low enough to offer much relief — more than 300 records are expected to be set by Saturday.
    Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • Santorini’s cruise pressure has become visible enough that the Municipal Port Fund of Thira set a maximum of 8,000 cruise passengers per day for both 2025 and 2026.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Adverb
  • Douglas said automatic gratuities also serve a practical purpose for larger parties, helping to ensure servers are fairly compensated for the additional coordination and service those tables require.
    Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • Still, box office held fairly steady in the June heat, with total receipts of $36,698,946 down just 6% from the previous week and 7% from this time last season.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 30 June 2026
Adverb
  • Yamal is most likely your favorite player’s favorite player to watch, to steal a somewhat corny adage.
    Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
  • OpenAI may also be hoping to head off a somewhat similar proposal from Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders which would force AI companies to contribute as much as 50% of their equity to a sovereign wealth fund.
    Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 2 July 2026
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“Kind of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kind%20of. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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