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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Just as upsetting to Adel: When he tells Fatima that he loves her, she doesn’t respond in kind.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

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

From Slate • May 29, 2026

“We will respond in kind and ensure the bill … will go forward in a manner that protects” Canadians’ rights.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

If Ukraine did not follow suit, Moscow would respond "in kind", the ministry said.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

I guess I was in kind of a weird place.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli

in kind

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