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

Pope Leo hasn’t responded in kind, but he has responded sharply.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

He vowed to act "proactively" to restore trust with Pyongyang, adding: "We hope the North will trust the sincerity of our government and respond in kind."

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 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

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

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee

in kind

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