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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
Gentle heat applied directly to a breakout also helps to increase blood flow and soften the skin, decreasing redness and drawing out any infections more quickly.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 May 2026
But the big battle sequence that season 2 set up will open season 3 with a bang, judging by the latest trailer, which has all the dragons, fire, and blood Westeros is known for.
—ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Mosquitoes that should be sleeping in October are still biting, still blood-feeding, still producing eggs.
—John Drake, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
But your body is actually giving you signals about blood flow all day long, and temperature is the most obvious one.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 May 2026
But the big battle sequence that season 2 set up will open season 3 with a bang, judging by the latest trailer, which has all the dragons, fire, and blood Westeros is known for.
—ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Mosquitoes that should be sleeping in October are still biting, still blood-feeding, still producing eggs.
—John Drake, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
But your body is actually giving you signals about blood flow all day long, and temperature is the most obvious one.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blood
Noun
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For families The Sagamore excels at entertaining every member of a family.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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According to a family statement shared with the Associated Press, Bryson died on Tuesday after suffering from a stroke.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Along with the obvious reasons—the rich culture, history, and culinary heritage—Realtor reports that Americans with Italian ancestry who can trace their ancestry back no more than two generations can also apply for citizenship, which facilitates long-term residency in the country.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2026
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Many trace their ancestry to countries that France colonized.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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But Whitfield has also branched out into country, jazz and deep soul.—
Brett Milano,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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And the Mass, in its very Catholic nature, is really focused on … repose for the departed, to bring their souls from purgatory to heaven in the afterlife.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
29 May 2026
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Digwa, 23, was convicted of murder for stabbing Nowak with an 8-inch (21 centimeter) Sikh dagger and sentenced this week to life in prison with a minimum 21-year term.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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Jenny’s murder strengthens her resolve.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 June 2026
Noun
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The house was built in 2007 and the living area totals 3,892 square feet.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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What does a society look like when people have houses and care for their children?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Jones also further expounds on the vampire’s wretched lineage and mythology through flashbacks.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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There is a long lineage of artists turning their homes into artworks.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Noun
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In the end, McGinniss’s new team breaks his heart, as all your rooting interests in sports eventually will.—
Leander Schaerlaeckens
June 8,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Your generous heart brightens others, yet quiet courage today keeps your creative fire protected while old feelings move through safely.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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The killing is Kansas City’s 52nd homicide so far this year, according to The Star’s homicide database.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
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Shih said detectives are investigating the fatal shooting as the city’s 10th homicide of the year.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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“Blood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blood. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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