as in classifying
to arrange or assign according to type
type the birds by geographical range
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Recent Examples of typing
The mom of two could be seen typing and looking animatedly at her screen, appearing shocked.
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Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Speaking to gadgets is often faster than typing, but Amazon and Nirva also see their devices as another means to gather data that can provide insights about a user’s life, though doing so will surely raise privacy concerns.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
Those tasks include a wide variety of responsible, confidential and complex clerical duties; compiling, typing and proofreading documents; compiling and maintaining confidential materials; and responding to inquiries.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 8, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
According to a study by The Washington Post, typing and sending a 100-word email requires the equivalent of a half-liter bottle of water.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 7 Jan. 2026
Actually writing down someone’s number rather than just typing it into your smartphone).
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
In the next few years, the study says workers will be talking to their phones or laptops, instead of typing, thanks to the explosion of AI.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2025
Keep in mind, these are not randos typing away in their parents’ basements.
—Matt K. Lewis, Twin Cities, 28 Oct. 2025
Tuberculosis ravaged his body, and typing thousands of words a day only weakened him further.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for typing
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Unlike an image-classifying neural network, a PINN doesn’t learn by studying external data.—
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Similarly, ride-share services like Uber and Lyft have faced multiple lawsuits for classifying drivers as independent contractors rather than employees, allowing the companies to avoid providing minimum wage, overtime pay and other benefits.—
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The relationship between the government and police forces has long been characterized by mistrust, but high-ranking officials are aware that the continued future of their institutions are tied up with Chavismo’s survival.—
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The indictment also names Maduro's son, two high-ranking Venezuelan officials and an alleged leader of the Tren de Aragua gang.—
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The successful measure redrew LaMalfa’s district to include parts of the North Bay, which LaMalfa told The Sacramento Bee would disenfranchise rural voters by grouping them with more urban residents with different priorities.—
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Why do some friends insist on grouping the letter writer’s birthday with the New Year’s Day holiday?—
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To that point, Lee stressed the importance of city names preceding a team name as a distinguishing factor.—
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Presidents learn quickly the wisdom of distinguishing between an authoritarian regime and the people who suffer under its rule.—
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Initial roles will focus on low-risk tasks such as sorting, sequencing, and transporting parts along the production line.—
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The company entered the Mexican market in March 2024, opening a national sorting center near Mexico City in September that year.—
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Comedy has been in short supply in theaters over the last few years, with studios largely relegating the genre to streamers.—
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The new partnership makes up 108 seats in the 200-seat lower house of parliament, relegating the four center-right parties of the pro-Western government led by previous Prime Minister Petr Fiala to the opposition.—
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Manchester Financial, though, remains hopeful, having recently extended its grading permit from the city.—
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Caterpillar said dozers will deliver precision grading and earthmoving to improve efficiency, while compactors will automate surface preparation to ensure consistent quality and safer construction outcomes.—
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Kalra grew up in Ontario and worked as a criminal defense lawyer before moving to Shetland and placing her passion for textile arts at the center of her life.—
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Kim reaches for the tea tray, removing the cups and saucers and placing a dozen or more items in an irregular arrangement.—
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“Typing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/typing. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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