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as in sister
a male connected with another person by a common parent
When was the last time you called your brother?
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2
as in monk
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 friend
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 brother
In addition to his brother, survivors include his parents, Clara and LeeRoy, and his sisters, Megan and Vanessa.
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Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2025
The brothers were discovered at the summit of Bell Mountain in Hiawassee, Ga., nearly 90 miles from their home in Lawrenceville.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 20 Mar. 2025
One of the two brothers charged in the shooting outside North Kansas City High School that injured two people a year ago pleaded guilty Wednesday, according to court documents.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
The twin brothers both previously won the county championship.
—Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
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Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2025
The brothers were discovered at the summit of Bell Mountain in Hiawassee, Ga., nearly 90 miles from their home in Lawrenceville.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 20 Mar. 2025
One of the two brothers charged in the shooting outside North Kansas City High School that injured two people a year ago pleaded guilty Wednesday, according to court documents.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
The twin brothers both previously won the county championship.
—Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brother
Noun
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Jones’ sister, Antoinette, is in attendance, and that seems like a good omen.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
29 Mar. 2025
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Her brothers and sisters encouraged her to persevere, and friends helped with babysitting and gas money.—
Richard J. Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2025
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Every morning, the monks gathered there, arranging themselves on the long stone benches, to discuss the matters of the day.—
Amanda Petrusich,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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Unlike a synod of bishops, this will be a unique gathering of bishops, clergy, monks, friars, nuns and lay men and women.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN,
15 Mar. 2025
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When stuck in a disagreement, step outside your own emotions and discuss the issue as if advising a close friend in the same situation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Jaclyn, Kate, and Laurie There’s some fun stuff here, particularly once Laurie bails on her friends to see the fight with Valentin and the guys, then goes home with Aleksei.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
30 Mar. 2025
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Webb had just been released from a drug rehab facility after completing treatment for addiction and was planning to attend his cousin’s wedding.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Mar. 2025
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So half a decade later, Carlos planned a trip back to Babington—supposedly with his cousins and their kids.—
Alexandra Macon,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2025
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Lavin’s death is a particularly emotional loss given the heartfelt nature of the sitcom, which follows three longtime friends who decide to move in together after the death of their fourth comrade.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
28 Mar. 2025
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One of his comrades, Elliot (Cosmo Jarvis), was badly wounded.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
25 Mar. 2025
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Sue, who at 61 is the youngest of her siblings, has not.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN,
19 Mar. 2025
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Prosper's target school was confirmed to be St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, where Prosper and his siblings previously attended during their elementary school years.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Then there’s his defensive partner, Konate, approaching the final year of his contract with no sign of a breakthrough in negotiations and Gomez, who came close to leaving last summer, recovering from surgery on his hamstring.—
James Pearce,
The Athletic,
19 Mar. 2025
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But some partners, including Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and area nonprofits, are already feeling more direct impacts, the presentation noted.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Brother.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brother. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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