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as in family
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
in his mind, blood came before anything else, and he would not betray his criminal brother to the police
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as in ancestry
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
the language expert was certain that a young woman with such an upper-class accent had to be of royal blood
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as in soul
the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions
in your blood you know this business deal just isn't right
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as in murder
the intentional and unlawful taking of another person's life
blood will always have blood, and so the killing never ends
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Recent Examples of blood
The chief and Kayce seal the deal with a ceremonious blood pact.
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Lynette Rice, Deadline, 15 Dec. 2024
Six cases of blood clotting, out of 6.8 million total doses, occurred before regulators pulled it from the U.S. market.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
Allen's blood mission will resume with a Week 15 date with the 12-1 Detroit Lions, which could be a potential Super Bowl LIX matchup.
—Sean Treppedi, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
Your blood shows a substantial spike in a chemical (typically tryptase) released by mast cells within four hours of a symptomatic episode.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 3 Dec. 2024
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Lynette Rice, Deadline, 15 Dec. 2024
Six cases of blood clotting, out of 6.8 million total doses, occurred before regulators pulled it from the U.S. market.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
Allen's blood mission will resume with a Week 15 date with the 12-1 Detroit Lions, which could be a potential Super Bowl LIX matchup.
—Sean Treppedi, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
Your blood shows a substantial spike in a chemical (typically tryptase) released by mast cells within four hours of a symptomatic episode.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blood
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Around six months ago, Mangione cut off contact with his friends and family, according to the Times.Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 14 Dec. 2024
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In this novel, Greg Heffley and his family decide to spend summer break with both Mom’s and Dad’s relatives.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Virgo Check in with your brood or look up your family tree to get details on your ancestry.Lisa Stardust, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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Chickens Are Miniature Dinosaurs Beyond the anatomical and molecular evidence, chickens exhibit behavioral and neurological traits that echo their prehistoric ancestry, according to a December 2011 article published in Historical Biology.Scott Travers, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Tipping a hat to Istanbul’s multicultural soul, antiques and vintage finds from markets around the world add yet another layer of sophistication.Pratyush Sarup, Architectural Digest, 14 Dec. 2024
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Next door, Billboard Onboard is a singalong piano bar, and just down the hall is B.B. King’s Blues Club, which pumps blistering soul, rock, and blues, with the addition of a classical string quartet on longer European sailings.David Swanson, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
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In another high-profile case, Mangione, the man facing a second-degree murder charge in the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was reported missing last month by his mother.Amanda Musa, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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The suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO has added a prominent defense lawyer to his legal team as Manhattan prosecutors work to return him from Pennsylvania to face a murder charge.Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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In a historic move to acknowledge and honor the resilience of Indigenous tribes, President Joe Biden on Monday announced the designation of a national monument at a former Native American boarding school in Pennsylvania.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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When the tribes look ahead to the next 20 years, what are the hopes there?Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Perpetual Calendar Chronograph | $190,000 Patek Philippe’s lineage of perpetual calendar references is legendary, beginning with the ref.Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
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Looking at the two other lineages of Cravalho’s mixed ancestry, less than 5% of Hawaiians identified as Irish in the most recent American Community Survey — just over 66,000.Arturo Conde, NBC News, 1 Dec. 2024
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However, sometimes salmonellosis can result in more serious ailments, such as blood infections, heart inflammation, joint stiffness, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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In family-friendly Sarasota, a new beachfront hotel pays homage to the region’s performing arts past; and on the other side of Florida in Palm Beach, the island’s first new hotel in years is giving all the Palm Royale vibes your heart desires.Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2024
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The case may be connected to another homicide on Columbus’ south side earlier in the week though police have not confirmed a link.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Her practice focuses on criminal defense in state and federal courts and prosecuting serious violent crimes, including complex homicide cases.Landon Mion, Fox News, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Blood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blood. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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