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a person connected with another by a common parent
I asked her if she had any siblings.
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Recent Examples of siblings
Levy and Taylor Ortega play disorganized siblings who get thrust into the world of organized crime, a departure from the world of Schitt’s Creek, but still maintains the silliness and fun of a Dan Levy show.
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Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
The battle for influence between NBC News and MS NOW is heading to the White House Correspondents Dinner, with the two former corporate siblings each planning high-wattage after parties after the big dinner.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
Give siblings one-on-one time with parents as well as plenty of time to explore their own interests and passions.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 14 Apr. 2026
The siblings took over in 2013.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
Both of Kahan’s parents appear in the film, as well as his three siblings; his mother and father seem to regard their son with a reasonable mix of wonder and apprehension.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
The Kroffts popularized cultural figures ranging from the inept Weenie the Genie to siblings Donny and Marie Osmond.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
DNA tests by state Department of Justice technicians later linked Perez to the infant, Nikko Lee Perez, born in 1996, and four of the child’s siblings.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Guthrie and her siblings, Camron Guthrie and Annie Guthrie, have provided updates on the case via social media.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
The battle for influence between NBC News and MS NOW is heading to the White House Correspondents Dinner, with the two former corporate siblings each planning high-wattage after parties after the big dinner.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
Give siblings one-on-one time with parents as well as plenty of time to explore their own interests and passions.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 14 Apr. 2026
The siblings took over in 2013.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
Both of Kahan’s parents appear in the film, as well as his three siblings; his mother and father seem to regard their son with a reasonable mix of wonder and apprehension.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
The Kroffts popularized cultural figures ranging from the inept Weenie the Genie to siblings Donny and Marie Osmond.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
DNA tests by state Department of Justice technicians later linked Perez to the infant, Nikko Lee Perez, born in 1996, and four of the child’s siblings.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Guthrie and her siblings, Camron Guthrie and Annie Guthrie, have provided updates on the case via social media.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for siblings
Noun
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My sisters certainly haven’t lost me to Hugh.—
David Sedaris,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Collier and Bishop's sisters were murdered in 1977, when Bishop was just a baby.—
Nicole Comstock,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The cases were further advanced through investigative genetic genealogy, which allowed detectives to identify possible relatives of the unknown suspect.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Sons staying with relatives in China The two sons — older brother Yiwei, known as Gary, and young brother Yinning, known as Eli — flew to China to be near relatives during the search, investigators say.—
Jennifer McLogan,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Lemont’s Gabriela Kuruc grew up learning the game of soccer through some tough, competitive family games with her older cousins.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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His cousins lived nearby, and his father owned a drugstore in the area.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
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Its combination of inventiveness and mundanity reminds him of the early films of the Lumière brothers, who paved the way for modern cinema with their invention of the cinematograph.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The cast of Life’s Still Unfair also includes Christopher Kennedy Masterson and Justin Berfield, returning as Malcolm’s brothers Francis and Reese, respectively, and Emy Coligado as Francis’ wife Piama.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2026
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Negotiations between Israel and Lebanon are expected to begin Tuesday in Washington, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun’s office has said, after Israel's surprise announcement authorizing talks despite the countries lack of official relations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Israel and Lebanon will have direct negotiations Negotiations between Israel and Lebanon are expected to begin Tuesday in Washington, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun’s office said Friday, after Israel’s surprise announcement authorizing talks despite the countries lack of official relations.—
Munir Ahmed,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Siblings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/siblings. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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