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as in sister
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
First, there was Philip Tirabassi, the brother of a friend of former County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr.
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David Plymyer, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2026
After spending time with his parents, who are recent empty nesters after his brothers and sister departed for college, in Ohio after the Lakers’ loss in Detroit, Hayes put up one of the best games of his NBA career with his mother and father in attendance.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Neither Anderson nor his brother, Stephen Anderson, knew a career outside of truck sales and service.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Boston says the Duffer brothers’ mentorship has been invaluable.
—William Earl, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
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David Plymyer, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2026
After spending time with his parents, who are recent empty nesters after his brothers and sister departed for college, in Ohio after the Lakers’ loss in Detroit, Hayes put up one of the best games of his NBA career with his mother and father in attendance.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Neither Anderson nor his brother, Stephen Anderson, knew a career outside of truck sales and service.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Boston says the Duffer brothers’ mentorship has been invaluable.
—William Earl, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brother
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Josh had previously admitted to molesting multiple girls as a teen, including some of his sisters, but charges were never filed.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Singapore Sling and the Million Dollar Cocktail are sisters who share the same DNA and many of the same qualities but possess quite different temperaments and have gone on to enjoy different lives.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2026
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In October of 1517, a 34-year-old monk named Martin Luther (probably) nailed his famous Ninety-Five Theses to the door of All Saint’s Church in Wittenberg, in what is now eastern Germany.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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The city’s oldest Zen Buddhist temple, Kennin-ji Temple is across the street, and one of the hotel’s many offerings is a quiet early morning walking meditation led by a monk in the dry gardens of its sub-temple Ryosokuin.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Adventure finds you through familiar friends.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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The new summer blockbuster will follow Supergirl's three-day mission to obtain a cure for her superdog and friend, Krypto, who is poisoned by villainous alien Krem of the Yellow Hills (Matthias Schoenaerts).—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Unlike Superman, Kara was not raised by a loving human family or taught how to be a hero but is later forced to follow in her younger cousin's footsteps and become a hero.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Two restaurateur cousins with family roots in Greece have opened a fast-casual, takeout-type restaurant featuring their family’s recipes and other authentic Greek fare.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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She gets roughed up by the homeless shelter’s resident sociopath (Lea Delaria, who is riveting) and meets comrades like the sweet Nova (Demi Lovato) and the combative Denise (Ariana DeBose), who’s as difficult as Amanda is.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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Hats off to the puppeteer and voice actor James Ortiz, who brings Grace’s alien comrade persuasively to life.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2026
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Grab a partner and get out of your comfort zone.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Uber and its fleet partners will purchase 10,000 autonomous R2 vehicles from Rivian.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Brother.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brother. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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