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type

[tahyp] / taɪp /
NOUN
class, kind
Synonyms
STRONGEST
brand breed category character description form group lot nature number sample sort standard strain variety
STRONG
blazon cast classification cut feather genre ilk likes mold order persuasion rubric species specimen stamp subdivision way
NOUN
example, model
Synonyms
STRONGEST
pattern sample standard
STRONG
archetype epitome essence exemplar original paradigm personification prototype quintessence representative specimen
Antonyms
STRONG
atypical
NOUN
printed characters
Synonyms
STRONGEST
case
STRONG
emblem face figure font print printing sign symbol
WEAK
point size
VERB
classify
Synonyms
STRONG
arrange categorize class peg pigeonhole sort standardize stereotype tab typecast
WEAK
button down put away put down as
Antonyms
STRONG
differentiate disorder disorganize
VERB
hit keys on machine to print document
Synonyms
STRONGEST
copy transcribe write
STRONG
touch touch-type typewrite
WEAK
dash off enter data hunt-and-peck teletype

Example Sentences

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“We have a zero-tolerance policy for this type of behavior and fully cooperated with law enforcement,” the statement read.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

The club also confirmed Valverde has been diagnosed with a cranioencephalic trauma, a type of concussion.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Researchers led by metabolism expert Prof Timo D. Müller at Helmholtz Munich have developed a new strategy to treat obesity and type 2 diabetes.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

“He listens to scientists. He’s a very far-seeing type of individual, but he’s also rooted in science,” Verdin said.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

“But we can’t do the same. We see BER KLW in the message preamble. But if we set our machine to BER and type in KLW, we don’t get THA.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

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