Definitions

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

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

From Slate • May 29, 2026

It’s 1983 in Galashiels, Scotland, and his involuntary movements and outbursts are seen as misbehavior, teenage rebellion, and treated in kind.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Zelensky said his forces would act in kind.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Tehran said it would respond in kind to any attack on its critical infrastructure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

The woman spoke in Spanic and Scythe Curie responded in kind.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

in kind

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