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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
The song, which was also a metaphor for life, was used for a Red Cross blood donation campaign in Mexico, adding a dimension of social good to his new music.
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Leila Cobo, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2025
Featuring high-profile guests like Coco Jones, the annual DKMS gala is a fundraising event hosted by the international nonprofit organization with a mission to fight blood cancer.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Histamines increase blood flow and cause swelling around the bite, which triggers that infamous itchy, red bump.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Humans can't spread it to each other, except in extreme cases such as blood transfusions or handling infected blood.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
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Leila Cobo, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2025
Featuring high-profile guests like Coco Jones, the annual DKMS gala is a fundraising event hosted by the international nonprofit organization with a mission to fight blood cancer.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Histamines increase blood flow and cause swelling around the bite, which triggers that infamous itchy, red bump.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Humans can't spread it to each other, except in extreme cases such as blood transfusions or handling infected blood.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blood
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For a more glamorous view, try the deck outside Cappuccino Palau March, a cafe across the street from the Palau Reial de l’Almudaina, a historic palace of the Spanish royal family (admission, €7).—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Authorities have expedited the process by getting DNA samples from family members who lost loved ones, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Director David Rausch said.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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His curiosity is mirrored by that of Lewis Moon, a free-spirited drifter with both Cheyenne and Choctaw ancestry, who has been contracted by the government to drop bombs on the Niaruna, in an effort to scatter the tribe.—
Maggie Doherty,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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Nelson's possibly offhand claims to Cherokee ancestry, nevertheless, have been repeated in biographies without verification.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Oct. 2025
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But how can this team push forward without its heart and soul?—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Viewers were able to see the security camera footage of the boxer staring deep into the lens' soul and sitting motionlessly in front of it for the duration of the 14-second clip.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Cody Balmer, 38, pleaded guilty on Tuesday in a Pennsylvania courtroom to attempted murder and other charges connected to the April arson of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's home.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Bartnik was detained at the scene and ultimately charged with murder, per the release.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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The 14 remaining castaways morphed into two tribes of seven, with the original Hina holding a majority alliance in one tribe, while the original Uli held a majority in the other.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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Earlier this year, hundreds of people were killed in days of violence in southern Syria, which began with clashes between members of the Druze minority group and Bedouin tribes and subsequently drew a military intervention.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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According to The New York Times, their family lineage traces back to General Lew Morris, who signed the Declaration of Independence, and former United States Minister to France Gouverneur Morris.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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The preference for sons is rooted in a patriarchal structure where boys are expected to carry on the family lineage, inherit property, and perform essential last rites for their parents.—
Aishwarya S. Iyer,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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There’s a common theme with Steen, Arbour and Jackman — all three players were heart-and-soul players with the Blues.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Our hearts are extra full this week 🥰 #DedicationNight featuring our stars’ special guests is TONIGHT - 8/7c on ABC and Disney+.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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The Philadelphia Police Department’s homicide division is leading the investigation into Scott’s disappearance with assistance from the FBI’s Violent Crime Task Force.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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He is being held without bond after being charged with three state counts of vehicular homicide and immigration violations.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Blood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blood. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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