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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
Ma’s Kitchen’s kitchen is led by his brother, Xi Nuan Zheng and has been packed with customers, especially on weekends.
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
In the photograph released by the presidential palace, Rodríguez is flanked on one side by her brother and the president of the National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 8 Jan. 2026
Set on Hawaii, The Wrecking Crew centers on estranged half-brothers Jonny (Momoa) and James (Bautista), who reluctantly reunite to investigate their father’s mysterious death.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
Nick Annese’s name is on the Corunna High School field where Tony and his two brothers played.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
In the photograph released by the presidential palace, Rodríguez is flanked on one side by her brother and the president of the National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 8 Jan. 2026
Set on Hawaii, The Wrecking Crew centers on estranged half-brothers Jonny (Momoa) and James (Bautista), who reluctantly reunite to investigate their father’s mysterious death.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
Nick Annese’s name is on the Corunna High School field where Tony and his two brothers played.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brother
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Malcolm’s sister Coreen and brother Charles expressed their frustration with the sentencing.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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McCracken’s is the naughty older sister view of writing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Now on its 67th day and passing through metro Atlanta, the group's schedule included reflections from a metro Atlanta monk originally part of the journey.—
Nakell Williams,
CBS News,
31 Dec. 2025
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He had been dressed as a monk for Halloween weekend, with a hooded robe, but Rachel Kelly said he was found shirtless in his sweatpants.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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Victor Quispe Victor Quispe The friend said Quispe was a barber, and he recently got married and his wife is expecting.—
Lisa Rozner,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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First, Monty Miller (a suave, anguished Jon Hamm), Tommy’s lifelong friend and billionaire founder of M-Tex, dies suddenly, but not before naming the fixer as the new company president.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Expansion cousins like the Penguins, Flyers, Kings and Blues have all taken home the coveted trophy since then.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The younger cousin to former Gators defensive back Dee Webb chose Florida over Penn State and South Carolina.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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With his target being a former comrade-in-arms, this triggers a moral dilemma, calling into question all that was fought for.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2026
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Will Trump offer Maduro refuge in another country—perhaps Turkey—in exchange for his asking his comrades in Caracas to stand down?—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
3 Jan. 2026
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During the episode, Cher told Shepard that his wife Kristen Bell deserves a better partner.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Other times, the passive partner is employed but does almost no parenting or caring for the home.—
Oona Metz,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Brother.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brother. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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