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as in family
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
in his mind, blood came before anything else, and he would not betray his criminal brother to the police
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as in ancestry
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
the language expert was certain that a young woman with such an upper-class accent had to be of royal blood
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as in soul
the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions
in your blood you know this business deal just isn't right
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as in murder
the intentional and unlawful taking of another person's life
blood will always have blood, and so the killing never ends
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Recent Examples of blood
Iron Iron is an essential mineral that's necessary for making hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen throughout your blood.
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Laura Schober, Health, 20 Feb. 2026
The saliva circulating in your mouth contains troves of microbial information about the rest of your body and is easier to collect than blood samples.
—Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 20 Feb. 2026
Reduces Heart Disease Risk Eating mangoes might protect the heart by managing blood cholesterol levels.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
Multiple studies have found that blood levels of 25(OH)D, the primary indicator of vitamin D status, are down in winter compared to other seasons.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 20 Feb. 2026
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Laura Schober, Health, 20 Feb. 2026
The saliva circulating in your mouth contains troves of microbial information about the rest of your body and is easier to collect than blood samples.
—Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 20 Feb. 2026
Reduces Heart Disease Risk Eating mangoes might protect the heart by managing blood cholesterol levels.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
Multiple studies have found that blood levels of 25(OH)D, the primary indicator of vitamin D status, are down in winter compared to other seasons.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blood
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Through the implementation of strong border policies, fentanyl trafficking across the southern border has been slashed in half, leading to fewer overdose deaths devastating American families.—
Gabe Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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So while there were certain elements that would’ve made this a nice trip for a family with young adults, that wasn’t the prevailing guest.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Arenado’s mother, Millie, is of Puerto Rican and Cuban ancestry.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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The sheriff's office confirmed investigators are looking into investigative genetic genealogy, a relatively new forensic tool made possible by the rise in popularity of consumer genetic testing, where people can send their DNA to find out about their ancestry and locate potential relatives.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 2026
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And while the name has changed and updates and expansions have been made over the decades, the soul and aesthetics of the original still come through.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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This expressive, effusive soul could finally use skating to effusively express her soul.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Caleb Flynn, 39, pleaded not guilty Friday to charges of murder, assault and tampering with evidence.—
Sudhin Thanawala,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Powell is accused of first-degree murder with a firearm and is being held without bond, according to Broward County jail records.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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The coalition parties together hold only 66 of the lower house of parliament’s 150 seats, so Jetten will have to negotiate with opposition lawmakers to find support for every piece of legislation his government wants to pass.—
Mike Corder,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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At the house of Giorgio Armani, legacy has moved from backdrop to headline.—
Tiziana Cardini,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2026
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Banijay Entertainment is now banking on a pair of shows from country adding to the lineage, as the global production giant gears up for its London TV Screenings showcase today.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
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The tennis player comes from a football lineage.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Experts say layering up, pacing physical activity, and knowing heart attack warning signs can help protect your heart in the colder months.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
23 Feb. 2026
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Nine hearts were on display for the nine victims, six of whom were clients on the three-day skiing trip, and the other three were their guides.—
Kayla Moeller,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Denver saw one of the highest drops in homicide rates in the nation.—
Gabe Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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Paul Vernon, who oversaw homicide probes, said the style of carry may be familiar to some at a gun range, and investigators will be pursuing the carry method as a signature part of the man’s behavior.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Blood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blood. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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