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as in related
having a close connection like that between family members
archaeology and the kindred science of anthropology
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as in compatible
having or marked by agreement in feeling or action
finally found people who were kindred spirits when she joined the hiking club
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as in family
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
the kingdom's royal kindred actually numbers in the thousands
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Recent Examples of kindred
David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Sep. 2024
The short piece addresses a phenomenon similar to what Limón feels when the birds seek her out, a kindred companionship.
—Abigail Barronian, Outside Online, 30 July 2024
Markham Heid, Time, 6 Dec. 2022
Hellboy and his team face an underworld prince who plans to awaken a lethal army and use it to reclaim Earth for his magical kindred.
—Ed Stockly, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2021
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Adjective
That scene is one of several in which László’s emotional response to architecture points to the director’s kindred passion for the art form in relation to its time.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Sep. 2024
The short piece addresses a phenomenon similar to what Limón feels when the birds seek her out, a kindred companionship.
—Abigail Barronian, Outside Online, 30 July 2024
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The French researchers, working with another team in Montreal, Canada, identified a specific problem mutation in this kindred.
—Markham Heid, Time, 6 Dec. 2022
Hellboy and his team face an underworld prince who plans to awaken a lethal army and use it to reclaim Earth for his magical kindred.
—Ed Stockly, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindred
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Boutin has been in remission from thyroid cancer since August, but just had a related surgery last week and the couple was anxious about Boutin inhaling any smoke.CNN.com, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Because pathogens spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquitoes infect some 400 million people each year — with about a quarter developing related diseases — understanding how to disrupt mosquito lifecycles could provide important insights into disease prevention, according to the authors.Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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To see if your device is compatible with KnowRoaming, consult its compatibility guide.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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The Daylite Expandable Pack is compatible with the Transporter Wheeled Duffel 90, adding even more storage and versatility.Outside Online, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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These words, if left unchallenged, can become actions that lead to torn families and broken communities.Josh Becker, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Other people passing out flyers near the polling station told Raimi that the three men had blocked a family from leaving the polling station, despite the family asking them not to record them.Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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The allied exercise, which also involved South Korea and Japan, came after Kim Jong Un, leader of North Korea, on Thursday observed the launch of a Hwasong-19 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), the country's largest missile and its longest nuclear missile test.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Britain’s chief meteorological officer James Stagg (Andrew Scott) is called upon to deliver the most consequential forecast in history, locking him into a tense standoff with the entire Allied leadership.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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Trump was convicted in May by a unanimous jury on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records tied to hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels prior to the 2016 election.Patrick Maguire, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Both the proposal and the almost unanimous vote against it made national news, along with the riots that ensued.Dawn Sawyer, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
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In Nevada, Leo provided an incorrect contact number for a Native American tribe, creating an unnecessary barrier to access.Diana Spehar, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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The original visitors to the region were the Indigenous Ute and Arapaho tribes.James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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Huntington Beach’s united slate of conservative candidates, Chad Williams, Butch Twining and Don Kennedy, appear poised to win all three seats up for grabs in the City Council election, which would cement conservative control over city policy with a 7-0 majority.Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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Relatedly, the authors’ assertion that France, Germany, and the United Kingdom will consent to a united foreign policy direction defies logic: great-power peace in Europe is due to an overwhelming Pax Americana, not because its countries have suddenly become benevolent.Sumantra Maitra, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2024
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During the show’s run, Kevin was sometimes considered selfish and immature, especially when compared to some of the gentler members of the Pearson clan.Toria Sheffield, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
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On Friday, the artist popped up at their cheerleading event alongside other members of the Combs clan: Quincy and Justin.Essence, Essence, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Kindred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindred. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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