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as in types
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 categories
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 kinds
That said, the long experience of governments trying to restrict young people’s access to temptation goods of other kinds—drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, pornography—justifies cautious optimism.
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Keith Humphreys, The Atlantic, 2 Feb. 2026
Materials of all kinds, including handwritten and typewritten pages and microfilm, are kept in neat rows of archival boxes, some stacked six shelves high.
—Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 29 Jan. 2026
Curved Settees Curved settees of all kinds were fixtures of living rooms of decades past.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
Only 45 minutes south of downtown Buffalo, just opposite Kissing Bridge Ski Area, lies Sprague Brook Park, a mecca for winter activities of all kinds.
—Brian Higgins, Outside, 28 Jan. 2026
There are many different kinds that can pose a threat to your monstera, but one of the most common is thrips.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
For simple hydration, H2O of all kinds works A-OK.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
Universal stars are also better for new beginnings of all kinds for 2026.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2026
These other kinds percolate through the bedrock to shallower depths and hence are cooler.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Keith Humphreys, The Atlantic, 2 Feb. 2026
Materials of all kinds, including handwritten and typewritten pages and microfilm, are kept in neat rows of archival boxes, some stacked six shelves high.
—Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 29 Jan. 2026
Curved Settees Curved settees of all kinds were fixtures of living rooms of decades past.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
Only 45 minutes south of downtown Buffalo, just opposite Kissing Bridge Ski Area, lies Sprague Brook Park, a mecca for winter activities of all kinds.
—Brian Higgins, Outside, 28 Jan. 2026
There are many different kinds that can pose a threat to your monstera, but one of the most common is thrips.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
For simple hydration, H2O of all kinds works A-OK.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
Universal stars are also better for new beginnings of all kinds for 2026.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2026
These other kinds percolate through the bedrock to shallower depths and hence are cooler.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kinds
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The company believes that directional borehole disposal could provide robust and deep isolation for many types of radioactive waste, provide flexibility in repository siting, as well as allow for modular implementation adaptable to specific waste management programs and inventories.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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This recipe combines ground beef and veggies, chewy tortillas, rich enchilada sauce, and two types of gooey cheese.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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Outopia currently counts six core product lines, covering outerwear categories such as base layers, soft shells and hard shells.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Across lead and supporting categories, the field is defined by generational clashes, overdue narratives, potential history-makers and a few spoilers who could upend what pundits and awards enthusiasts are expecting.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
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Less popular today, the city was heavily associated with giant neon signs of all sorts during its heyday in the ’90s.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
5 Feb. 2026
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As more EVs flood the market—even during this downtime of sorts—things get progressively more interesting in this segment.—
Cyril Soliman,
The Drive,
5 Feb. 2026
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The song has been widely covered across country and folk genres.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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There have been so many different genres — from hip-hop and dance-pop to classic rock and EDM — showcased during the Super Bowl week concert lineup in the Bay Area.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Minute Maid's frozen juices - including several varieties of orange juice, lemonade and limeade - will be discontinued by April, with inventory available while supplies last, Coca-Cola said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Other varieties include a fun skirt with a threadbare T-shirt, or Brandy Melville basics offset by aggressively A-lister sunglasses.—
Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2026
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In the third group, six 6-foot-tall paintings on canvas titled Split-screen, the colored stripes multiply and invade the black-and-white space above, creating overlapping layers.—
Benjamin Lima,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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In a nod to menswear, the A Simple Favor actress layered her shirt with a lime green vest, which was also embellished with thick white stripes.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Kinds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kinds. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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