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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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

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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

One of them hisses, softly, and the other responds in kind.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

in kind

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