1
as in kinds
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
what type of people do you generally hang out with?
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2
as in categories
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
a music store that has a good selection of all types of music, not just pop, rock, and rap
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as in classifies
to arrange or assign according to type
type the birds by geographical range
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Recent Examples of types
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
4 July 2026
While terracotta pots and baskets lined with coconut coir have their uses, these types of containers dry out much faster and will need careful management to ensure plants don't wither away.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
In some instances, tribes used those dollars to source culturally-significant foods for tribal members such as bison meat, certain types of berries and wild rice that were included as part of a food box distribution.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
Woodward also noted how good Muncy is at staying on top of the mental side of the game, knowing how specific pitches to different types of hitters should change his positioning.
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Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
What types of window deals to expect Common window deals over holidays include discounts on labor or material costs, and financing offers like $0 down and no interest payments.
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Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
The study also didn't differentiate between different types of sedentary behavior, such as watching TV, working and driving.
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Adam England,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Outdoorsy types may also enjoy a visit to Custer State Park, the largest in the state.
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Katy Spratte Joyce,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
Besides being nuisances, many types carry diseases including West Nile virus, encephalitis, and canine heartworm.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
10 June 2026
Learn how to try the trend and which anchor types the bar tool supports.
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Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2026
Today, a Luddite is your grandparent who keeps looking at the screen rather than the camera when on Zoom, the Boomer who types in all-capital letters, the grouchy man who refuses to get a smart phone, the professor spewing invective against Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok.
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Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
These types of floor are easy to clean, handle moisture well, and don’t show every footprint.
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Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
4 July 2026
While terracotta pots and baskets lined with coconut coir have their uses, these types of containers dry out much faster and will need careful management to ensure plants don't wither away.
—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
In some instances, tribes used those dollars to source culturally-significant foods for tribal members such as bison meat, certain types of berries and wild rice that were included as part of a food box distribution.
—
ABC News,
3 July 2026
Woodward also noted how good Muncy is at staying on top of the mental side of the game, knowing how specific pitches to different types of hitters should change his positioning.
—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
What types of window deals to expect Common window deals over holidays include discounts on labor or material costs, and financing offers like $0 down and no interest payments.
—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
The study also didn't differentiate between different types of sedentary behavior, such as watching TV, working and driving.
—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Outdoorsy types may also enjoy a visit to Custer State Park, the largest in the state.
—
Katy Spratte Joyce,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
Besides being nuisances, many types carry diseases including West Nile virus, encephalitis, and canine heartworm.
—
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Verb
Velin then types in the make and the color of the vehicle and prints the paper ticket on a portable printer.
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Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
10 June 2026
Learn how to try the trend and which anchor types the bar tool supports.
—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2026
Today, a Luddite is your grandparent who keeps looking at the screen rather than the camera when on Zoom, the Boomer who types in all-capital letters, the grouchy man who refuses to get a smart phone, the professor spewing invective against Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok.
—
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for types
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Birkin’s signature unfussy aesthetic translated well to her living environments, which featured a jumbled array of objects of all kinds, layered by years of flea market finds and vintage store visits.
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With more hot days ahead, Minnesota farmers of all kinds are trying to navigate the heat and dry weather.
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The four-day contest is a major event on the barbecue competition circuit, with more than $190,000 in prizes across categories like beef, exotics (like alligator, or emu, for instance), wings, and sauce.
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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 development bank classifies a country as upper-middle-income if its 2025 GNI per capita fell between $4,636 and $14,375.
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The World Health Organization classifies alcohol as a Group 1 carcinogen, – the same category as tobacco and asbestos.
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Beyond the exchange of ideas, business pitches and social affairs, folks are likely to leave Cannes Lions with all sorts food for thought.
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Some have even wondered whether MSG will host a fan event of sorts, rather than an actual wedding event.
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Leaving Boise State as the winningest quarterback in college football history, Moore enjoyed a short NFL career as a backup before turning to the coaching ranks with the Dallas Cowboys.
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Why Lawrence, Kansas ranks high The article goes into the history of Lawrence, summarizing the establishment of the town by abolitionists, political violence, and being a stop for the Underground Railroad.
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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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Kelce spotlighting Swift’s intelligence A true golden retriever boyfriend distinguishes himself by appreciating his partner’s smarts.
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What distinguishes Union County from a standard addiction narrative is that Poulter and Centineo are flanked by nonactors, the overall effect hovering somewhere between fiction and nonfiction.
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The original design featured 13 stripes representing the colonies and 13 stars arranged in a circle to symbolize equality among them.
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But with the righty and the Yankees donning stars and stripes themed jerseys, bombs began bursting in the humid Bronx air shortly after Saturday’s game began.
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“Types.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/types. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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