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1
: sib sense 2
also
: one of two or more individuals having one common parent
2
: one of two or more things related by a common tie or characteristic
the sedan's smaller sibling
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Even with Arch’s growing status as a football star and his siblings’ athletic achievements, Cooper revealed that their household maintains a down-to-earth approach.
—Nasha Smith, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Hit Me Hard and Soft doesn't contain any features, being another tight ship run by writer-producer-performer siblings Eilish and Finneas O'Connell.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Compared to his siblings, Barron Trump has stayed away from the public eye for the most part, with his parents previously emphasizing their desire to shield him from the spotlight.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Although not all the kids still live at home, the channel focuses around the 10 who do, while older siblings occasionally make appearances.
—Holly Garcia, Parents, 5 Dec. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of sibling was
before the 12th century
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“Sibling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sibling. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
sibling
noun
sib·ling
ˈsib-liŋ
: one of two or more individuals having the same parents or sometimes only one parent in common
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