in kind

[in-kahynd] / ˈɪnˌkaɪnd /

ADVERB

thus

Synonyms

STRONGEST

STRONG

hence thusly

WEAK

along these lines as follows in such a way in this fashion in this way just like that like so like this thus and so thus and thus to such a degree

Example Sentences

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Just as upsetting to Adel: When he tells Fatima that he loves her, she doesn’t respond in kind.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

According to Pillay, the detainees learned what was happening outside and responded in kind.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

Cardiff grabbed their second try when replacement prop Southworth burrowed over from close range, but substitute Schickerling responded in kind with Glasgow's fifth of the evening.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Pope Leo hasn’t responded in kind, but he has responded sharply.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

I put the question cautiously and was answered in kind.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin

in kind

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