1
as in family
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
invited all of his kith and kin to his graduation party
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2
as in cousin
a person connected with another by blood or marriage
since she did not appear to be kin to either side, we've no idea what she was doing at the wedding
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as in kindred
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Recent Examples of kin
Barbara Spindel, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Mar. 2025
And unlike their polar kin, black bears are omnivorous.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
Scott Travers, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Bennett’s musings have an ethical component: if a nuisance tree, or a dead tree, or a dead rat is my kin, then everything is kin—even a piece of trash.
—Morgan Meis, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2023
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Noun
While Sandy’s efforts resulted in reunions for several of his relatives, his mother never located her kin.
—Barbara Spindel, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Mar. 2025
And unlike their polar kin, black bears are omnivorous.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
Adjective
Chickens also retain a smidge of the predatory instinct that made their kin such formidable hunters.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Bennett’s musings have an ethical component: if a nuisance tree, or a dead tree, or a dead rat is my kin, then everything is kin—even a piece of trash.
—Morgan Meis, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kin
Noun
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The family heard plates and glasses shatter — and then boots stomping up the stairs.—
Christina Goldbaum,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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The Greenville, South Carolina, man is survived by his wife and two children, according to an attorney hired by his family.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Love me, love Tatum, love your cousins, love Lovey, love your daddy.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Most recently, his novel Tattoos in Memory, about a former terrorist and soldier who becomes a Franciscan priest, was adapted to the big screen in Peru by his cousin, the director Luis Llosa (Anaconda), releasing in August, 2024.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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If there is more confusion or miscommunication with your kindred, address the matters with compassion and love.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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At first, Thatcher bristled at the comparisons, but quickly bonded with Lewis over art and realized there was a kindred energy between them.—
William Earl,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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What was your initial assessment of the Vula tribe?—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Gila River Wild Horse Pass Resort and Casino in Chandler, Ariz., owned and operated by two tribes, was the latest stop on Mr. Kennedy’s Make American Healthy Again tour through three Southwestern states.—
Emily Baumgaertner Nunn,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Police in Frisco on Thursday night responded to a gunshot call at a house where relatives of a 17-year-old boy who was stabbed to death at a track meet live.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Apr. 2025
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Thomas had sustained injuries to the head and neck and died at a local hospital on June 19, according to relatives.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The western maritime boundary of the Philippine Sea also serves as the First Island Chain, a U.S. maritime containment strategy that seeks to restrict the Chinese military's access to the Western Pacific Ocean utilising Washington's allied and friendly territories, including Japan.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
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Related article Sudan accuses UAE of ‘support and complicity’ in genocide at World Court The city - the capital of Sudan’s North Darfur province - came under heavy shelling and RSF ground attacks on Sunday, the SLA said, calling for military support from Sudan’s armed forces and allied factions.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Yakumo is a young member of the Raven clan, a rival to Ryu’s own.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2025
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In coincidental tandem, the families behind both enterprises, both of Jewish-immigrant origins and both interlopers from the provinces (the Shuberts from upstate, the Times clan from Tennessee), had been collectively responsible for colonizing Times Square since its birth.—
Frank Rich,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The complaint contains claims for negligence, bad faith, conspiracy and related grievances.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Be sure to check out our related guides, including the Best Electric Bicycles, Best Electric Cargo Bikes, Best Ebikes for Elderly Riders, and Best Kids Bikes.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Kin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kin. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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