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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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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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Recent Examples of kin
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
While most children are placed with relatives or fictive kin when possible, those placements will now be required in emergency situations.
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Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
2 June 2026
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
4 Dec. 2024
The Oscar winners have been friends for half a century and their kin span generations.
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Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2023
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Noun
The names of those on board will be released 24 hours following next-of-kin notification.
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Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
While most children are placed with relatives or fictive kin when possible, those placements will now be required in emergency situations.
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Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
2 June 2026
Adjective
Chickens also retain a smidge of the predatory instinct that made their kin such formidable hunters.
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Scott Travers,
Forbes,
4 Dec. 2024
The Oscar winners have been friends for half a century and their kin span generations.
—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kin
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Many also include birthday party packages, scout patch programs and family classes where adults cook alongside their kids.
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It was built in 2021 by a developer as a family home, Stanaland said.
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Lazarow's argument is that the camel is not the poor cousin of the unicorn.
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This Hamptons home employs its heftier cousin, the Conico kettle.
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When Klara meets Josie each immediately senses a kindred spirit in the other.
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Coaching and managing would be Collins’ destiny, and Collins recognized a kindred spirit in Sweet, who coached first base for him with the Houston Astros.
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By dispensing with sons and lovers, the tribe of sexless females would double its rate of reproduction and so, quite quickly, take over.
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Fawn says Brandon loves the traditions of his tribe.
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His wife, Francisca, and their two young sons were surrounded by relatives, friends, and colleagues during the ceremony.
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Authorities have recently developed genetic genealogy leads that could help identify the remaining victim and locate surviving relatives.
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As has been its wont for many years now, over its three days the festival offers a lineup that mixes folk and roots (however understood) and non-folk artists.
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The songwriter in question is Phoebe Kreutz, darling of the New York City anti-folk movement of the early ‘00s.
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Will the kangaroo clan be able to capitalize on the USA's mistakes today?
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Warrior Cats is based on Erin Hunter’s feline book series that follows the adventures and drama of multiple clans of feral cats.
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Ismaël Koné, who appeared to suffer a major leg injury during Canada's 6-0 victory against Qatar earlier tonight, will undergo surgery, according to the national team coach, Jesse Marsch.
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Individually, he was named the Gatorade national player of the year.
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“Kin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kin. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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