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

Wimbledon is the one Grand Slam that, in my view, consistently draws not just fans but families, by blood or chosen. — Nick Pachelli, Time, 11 July 2026

The big question is exactly how humans will be affected by blood chemistry changes. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026

His first citizenship came to him by blood; Taiwan does not recognize citizenship bound to the land. — Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026

The houses create supportive families for people who often don’t have that by blood and compete with other houses at the balls in both presentational and performance categories. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2026

Rhymes for by blood

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