by blood

phrase

: by a relationship that connects two people through their natural parents, grandparents, etc.

My aunt and I are related by blood.

Examples of by blood in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The condition is diagnosed by blood pressure readings and signs of organ damage in urine or blood tests. — Megha Satyanarayana, Scientific American, 2 Sep. 2026

Importantly, the peak THC concentration among study participants, taken by blood tests at two and five hours post-exposure, were near or below the common thresholds for laws against intoxicated driving. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026

Oblivion is just one step away, and kinship, whether by blood or affinity, is redefined for a modern world in which traditional safety nets have been rent asunder. — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026

The decision could create a path to tribal citizenship for thousands of new members who are not Muscogee by blood. — ABC News, 23 July 2026

Rhymes for by blood

• lifeblood
• youngblood
• bud
• crud
• dud
• flood
• mud
• rud
• scud
• spud
• stud
• thud