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as in sibling
a male connected with another person by a common parent
When was the last time you called your brother?
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as in monk
a member of a religious community of men
He was loved and respected among his brothers at the monastery.
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as in friend
a man with whom one feels a sense of solidarity
As veterans, we support our brothers and sisters in the military.
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Recent Examples of brother
Wise-beyond-her-years Inés is vaguely aware that a brother of Sonia and Genaro’s is one of Chile’s desaparecidos, assumed murdered by the government.
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Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Caleo added nine digs while Tascon’s twin brother Emmanuel dished out seven kills with 11 digs.
—Bill Kemp, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Gadd wrote the first episode back in 2019, shelving the tale of two brothers with a dysfunctional bond for four years.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
Her brother, who fought in the French 2nd Armored Division that helped to liberate France, lived there for 10 years in the 2000s.
—Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
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Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Caleo added nine digs while Tascon’s twin brother Emmanuel dished out seven kills with 11 digs.
—Bill Kemp, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Gadd wrote the first episode back in 2019, shelving the tale of two brothers with a dysfunctional bond for four years.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
Her brother, who fought in the French 2nd Armored Division that helped to liberate France, lived there for 10 years in the 2000s.
—Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brother
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The neighborhood/area Brickell gets a bad rep among visitors as Miami Beach’s boring, business-minded sibling, but a quick walk from the hotel will reveal the up-and-coming neighborhood to be an energizing community lined with vibrant (and clean) shops, restaurants, and bars.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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All the thespian’s chemistry felt less like castmates promoting a production and more like siblings teasing one another out of deep affection.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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The development comes a day after a local court in Anuradhapura imposed a foreign travel ban on the monk.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Ludi Lin plays Liu Kang, an orphan who becomes a warrior monk dedicated to fighting for good.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Dalila Santiago, a close friend and leader in López’s movement, said after rampant impunity in Honduras, Fúnez’s detention came as a shock.—
Marlon González,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Ward and his friends' frequent complaints about i-Ready prompted his father to research the program.—
Tyler Kingkade,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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The episode began with Lord John Grey (David Berry) waking up after he was kidnapped by Richardson, who threatened to expose several of his romantic dalliances with other men — including with his stepbrother, Percy, who confessed to their affairs, further damning John.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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Platner also has Jewish extended family, including a stepbrother in Israel, and recently hosted a Passover seder in Maine with his campaign.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Yet, none were more potent than his original comrade, Foux.—
Miki Hellerbach,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Previously under the impression Gali had voluntarily extended her military service, Orna learns she was actually discharged early, then entered some shady deals with her ex-comrades.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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Emerald also is in the midst of lining up financing for the market-rate units and another development partner.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Betting/odds, ticketing and streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The film follows the relationship between a strong-willed older sister and a younger brother who, starved of affection amid a difficult family dynamic, slides toward delinquency.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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That doctor said Foxx had a brain bleed that had led to a stroke, the comedian said, and his sister continually prayed during his entire operation.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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“Brother.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brother. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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