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

If Ukraine did not follow suit, Moscow would respond "in kind", the ministry said.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

“It’s still in kind of the trust-but-verify stage.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

“Just take off your socks,” Lelia said, already undoing her feet in kind.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee