next of kin
noun phrase
: one or more persons in the nearest degree of relationship to another person
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The Tarrant County Medical Examiner will identify the person who died pending notification of next of kin.
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Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2026
The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office will release the man’s name after notifying next of kin.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Police did not release the victims' names, pending notification of next of kin.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Sullivan's next of kin was informed, and the police said they had been offered support.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
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Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2026
The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office will release the man’s name after notifying next of kin.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Police did not release the victims' names, pending notification of next of kin.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Sullivan's next of kin was informed, and the police said they had been offered support.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for next of kin
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“Next of kin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/next%20of%20kin. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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