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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
The 13-track album was produced at home in Chihuahua, alongside his twin brother, Bryan Kaarl.
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Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2025
This included Chinese food, which Chris says is the last meal his brother ate prior to his death.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Liam joins his brother, Colin, as a state champion.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
The brothers later swapped when William decided to propose to Kate, and Harry passed the Cartier timepiece on to Meghan, who is rarely spotted without it.
—Clara Strunck, Glamour, 11 Feb. 2025
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Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2025
This included Chinese food, which Chris says is the last meal his brother ate prior to his death.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Liam joins his brother, Colin, as a state champion.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
The brothers later swapped when William decided to propose to Kate, and Harry passed the Cartier timepiece on to Meghan, who is rarely spotted without it.
—Clara Strunck, Glamour, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brother
Noun
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His younger sisters, ages 12 and 13, were too afraid to ever leave — as was the boy — because their mother had instructed them to never answer the door or go outside, authorities said.—
Gina Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Her social calendar includes serving as a bridesmaid — along with her other J6 sister, Ms. Stallings — at Ms. Williams’s upcoming wedding.—
Meridith Kohut,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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He is called upon by a monk from a secretive temple to protect a powerful child from a corrupt master, forcing him to confront his inner demons.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article San Diego FC coach Mikey Varas talks in calm and hushed tones, referencing Eastern philosophers ranging from the Dalai Lama to Vietnamese monk and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh.—
Bryce Miller,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
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Frustration: Taylor Swift and her famous friends displayed every emotion.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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The pair arrived together with other friends to the event in New Orleans.—
Mikelle Street,
WWD,
10 Feb. 2025
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Their fathers did, their uncles, their cousins, their friends, their neighbors, everybody.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2025
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Our group had grown to 10 — members of the Kohlberg family, friends, cousins, a wine executive or two.—
Danielle Pergament Nick Ballón,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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After two inattentive supervisors leave a group of miners trapped underground following a methane explosion during a Valentine’s Day dance, one miner must cannibalize his deceased comrades to survive until he is freed from the shaft — a week later.—
Brooke Knisley,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2025
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Indeed, 10 minutes later Vasyl receives an order to deploy urgently to an infantry post, and hugs his surprised comrades goodbye.—
Scott Peterson,
The Christian Science Monitor,
4 Feb. 2025
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Justine Lupe and Timothy Simons will reprise their roles as the leads' siblings Morgan and Sasha, respectively.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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Another move and two more siblings later, I was finally upgraded to a full-sized bedroom to call my own in our family’s forever home, but by then my love for a cozy nook and twin bed was cemented.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2025
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Mirren, 79, stars as Cara Dutton, the 44-year partner of Jacob Dutton, played by Harrison Ford, 82.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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The Kings’ back end will look a little different for now with Doughty next to Edmundson instead of Anderson, his regular partner for the past few years.—
Eric Stephens,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Brother.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brother. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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