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as in family
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
in his mind, blood came before anything else, and he would not betray his criminal brother to the police
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as in ancestry
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
the language expert was certain that a young woman with such an upper-class accent had to be of royal blood
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as in soul
the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions
in your blood you know this business deal just isn't right
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as in murder
the intentional and unlawful taking of another person's life
blood will always have blood, and so the killing never ends
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Recent Examples of blood
Yet, while God certainly punished Cain, history’s first murderer, God did not require Cain’s life for having spilled Abel’s blood.
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Thomas Wenski, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2025
The footage from the incident shows Trump flinch, raise his hand to his ear, and check it to find blood before crouching down behind the lectern.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 13 July 2025
However, studies suggest that a daily intake of around 1 cup may be beneficial in lowering blood pressure.2
Undiluted pomegranate juice can be found at specialty grocery stores and may be more convenient than making your own at home.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 12 July 2025
The agency asked participants if they had ever been diagnosed with diabetes and to report their fasting blood glucose or hemoglobin A1C levels.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 11 July 2025
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Thomas Wenski, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2025
The footage from the incident shows Trump flinch, raise his hand to his ear, and check it to find blood before crouching down behind the lectern.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 13 July 2025
However, studies suggest that a daily intake of around 1 cup may be beneficial in lowering blood pressure.2
Undiluted pomegranate juice can be found at specialty grocery stores and may be more convenient than making your own at home.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 12 July 2025
The agency asked participants if they had ever been diagnosed with diabetes and to report their fasting blood glucose or hemoglobin A1C levels.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blood
Noun
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Often mistaken for gulls at a distance, prions are members of the petrel family and are superb oceanic flyers.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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The road for becoming a historian started with researching his family’s history, specifically his father’s side.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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The results give key findings from over 265 health tests, identify over 365 dog breeds, and provide insights into genetics and ancestry.—
Molly Higgins,
Wired News,
8 July 2025
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In 2017, social media users dragged Blake Lively for claiming to have indigenous ancestry in a L'Oreal Paris makeup commercial.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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You are being offered so much energy and opportunity to let your soul express itself and radiate like a star.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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Simmons considered Ragsdale the heart and soul of her camp, both spiritual leader and educator.—
Frank Morris,
NPR,
12 July 2025
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Michael Proctor, a former homicide detective with the Massachusetts State Police, lost his job but may still resurface in the upcoming murder trial of Brian Walshe – who is accused of killing his wife Ana outside Boston.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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With visions of wealth and success, the young men are lured into what becomes a web of fraud — and a cautionary tale that devolves into murder.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
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The research center — which will take the lead in directing the moa efforts — was established in 2011 to support the Ngāi Tahu, the principal iwi (Māori tribe) of the southern region of New Zealand.—
Degen Pener,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
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Now, the Ngai Tahu Research Centre at the South Island’s University of Canterbury will lead research to de-extinct the giant moa on behalf of the South Island Maori iwi (tribe) of the same name, working with technologies and support from Colossal, in which Jackson is an investor.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Edward Monreal, who was partially raised by his aunt Doll, shared stories of his lineage, but never spoke of the fire that claimed his own family.—
William Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Bill Thomas, the inheritor of a lineage that began in 1911, is retiring.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Brands should take the importance of sustainability measures to heart and weave their commitment to the environment into their messaging—but with care.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Nicola shared additional photos on her Instagram Stories, including one of her and someone who appeared to be Brooklyn making a heart with their hands as the sun hit above them.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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He has not been charged federally with homicide or aggravated assault.—
Raphael Romero Ruiz,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
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The Staten Island resident is facing manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide, among other charges.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
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“Blood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blood. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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