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as in sisters
a male connected with another person by a common parent
When was the last time you called your brother?
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as in monks
a member of a religious community of men
He was loved and respected among his brothers at the monastery.
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as in friends
a man with whom one feels a sense of solidarity
As veterans, we support our brothers and sisters in the military.
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Recent Examples of brothers
Kevin has two brothers, Jeff and Buzz, and two sisters, Megan and Linnie.
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Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
With its flinty, morbid humor and collection of eccentric characters—including a star turn by Jamie Lee Curtis as a tough mafia enforcer named Bo Shea—The Sticky is definitely channeling the Cohn brothers' Fargo.
—Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
For over a decade now, brothers Alex and Eric Smith, who helm the group, have been carrying the torch of their grandfather, John Paterakis, who went from running a one-shop bakery to building a large commercial baking company (H & S Bakery).
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
In 1937, the brothers sold a controlling stake in the company that is now owned by Fiat.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
On the brothers' website, the two HGTV hosts share more holiday decorating tips for their fans.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The brothers began brick-making in the state after moving in 1843, according to Wisconsin Historical Society records.
—Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
The Smith brothers have taken their grandfather’s passion for development and have wholeheartedly applied it to hospitality and the Baltimore dining scene.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Though many firms manufactured the building supply, brothers George and Jonathan Burnham are most well-known for Milwaukee's bricks.
—Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
With its flinty, morbid humor and collection of eccentric characters—including a star turn by Jamie Lee Curtis as a tough mafia enforcer named Bo Shea—The Sticky is definitely channeling the Cohn brothers' Fargo.
—Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
For over a decade now, brothers Alex and Eric Smith, who helm the group, have been carrying the torch of their grandfather, John Paterakis, who went from running a one-shop bakery to building a large commercial baking company (H & S Bakery).
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
In 1937, the brothers sold a controlling stake in the company that is now owned by Fiat.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
On the brothers' website, the two HGTV hosts share more holiday decorating tips for their fans.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The brothers began brick-making in the state after moving in 1843, according to Wisconsin Historical Society records.
—Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
The Smith brothers have taken their grandfather’s passion for development and have wholeheartedly applied it to hospitality and the Baltimore dining scene.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Though many firms manufactured the building supply, brothers George and Jonathan Burnham are most well-known for Milwaukee's bricks.
—Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brothers
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Ultimately the sisters decide to save Ian.K.J. Yossman, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
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As a child, every year for Christmas, Mark’s parents surprised his sisters with a new dress each to wear that day.Jordan Greene, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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But in Piazza’s phone calls with aunts, uncles, and cousins, everyone remembers the story a little differently.Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Years later, one of my cousins even stopped eating meat in my presence out of respect for my diet.Lola Méndez, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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The movie is a roughly 90-minute real-time recreation of a real battle that Mendoza and his comrades fought while stationed there.Christian Holub, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Once embedded within this team of intrepid reporters, Tomás learns more about newsgathering and radio broadcasting methods and starts to appreciate the value of what Weiner and his comrades are fighting for.Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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My parents and several of our siblings from out of town came that year for the wedding.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
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Gregory and three of his siblings became lawyers, another became a doctor.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Brothers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brothers. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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