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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
Vanessa, who lost her mother, Marisol Perez, and her 18‑month‑old brother in the explosion, met with Rodney Brown on Monday.
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Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 4 June 2026
But mostly, this is a tribute to the comedic spirit of Harpo and his brothers, and of a son’s devotion to that legacy.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
His twin brother, Hunter Metcalf, was not in the courthouse Thursday.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 4 June 2026
Thousands of your union brothers, sisters, and siblings have your backs.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 June 2026
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Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 4 June 2026
But mostly, this is a tribute to the comedic spirit of Harpo and his brothers, and of a son’s devotion to that legacy.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
His twin brother, Hunter Metcalf, was not in the courthouse Thursday.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 4 June 2026
Thousands of your union brothers, sisters, and siblings have your backs.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for brother
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brother
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Undeterred, the siblings set off on a perilous journey, helped and hindered by both natural and supernatural elements along the way.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Mercury in Cancer, for instance, infuses more sensitivity to conversations, especially with siblings, neighbors, friends or people in your immediate environment.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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Hosted by global best-selling author, award-winning storyteller, former monk and Chief Purpose Officer of Calm Jay Shetty, On Purpose With Jay Shetty brings fascinating conversations with some of the most insightful people in the world, with the mission to help others find purpose.—
Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The work draws on earlier sources, including the 7th-century text Records of the Western Regions, which documents the travels of the Buddhist monk Xuanzang during his 16-year journey to India in search of sacred texts.—
Frannie Comstock,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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Everyone in town knew about my mother but most of my friends and their parents had never met her.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The options at Miraval Berkshires abound, with hundreds of seasonal and year-round possibilities that guests can choose to align with their own intentional journey, whether that is mental well-being, relaxation and fitness, or reconnection with friends and family.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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Continue reading … MURKY WATERS — Mystery male DNA raises questions in cruise murder case against teen stepbrother.—
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FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Twila Byars pens heartfelt tribute to late stepbrother, Alaskan Bush People star Matt Brown.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 June 2026
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Amjad Yousef had appeared in a video leaked four years ago that purportedly showed him and his comrades fatally shooting dozens of people during the country’s civil war.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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The comrades put up their Platner signs.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
3 June 2026
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First on the stand on Thursday was Mark Porter, who works as a forensic video analyst with the Tarrant County district attorney’s office, according to Star-Telegram media partner WFAA-TV.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2026
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But don’t assume every potential dating partner is out to get you.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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Guests can access a variety of restaurants at sister property Paws Up and explore nearby parks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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My sister had been named for a girl raped by Zeus, god of all gods, who turned himself into a swan for the occasion.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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“Brother.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brother. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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