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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
Jorge Rodríguez, who heads Venezuela's national assembly and is the brother of acting President Delcy Rodríguez, said earlier in the day that 200 people had been trapped under rubble, with 250 buildings damaged or destroyed.
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Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
The twin brothers, who claimed Mark Zuckerberg stole the idea for Facebook from them, co-founded a cryptocurrency exchange and an investment firm that bears their name.
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Eric Lau,
Washington Post,
25 June 2026
He’s joined by Caleb Rollerson, Jordyn Bridgewater and brothers Carson and Chase Hinshaw.
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Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2026
His brother and sister were in court as well.
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ABC News,
25 June 2026
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Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
The twin brothers, who claimed Mark Zuckerberg stole the idea for Facebook from them, co-founded a cryptocurrency exchange and an investment firm that bears their name.
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Eric Lau,
Washington Post,
25 June 2026
He’s joined by Caleb Rollerson, Jordyn Bridgewater and brothers Carson and Chase Hinshaw.
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Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2026
His brother and sister were in court as well.
—
ABC News,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for brother
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brother
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Once here, the brothers met up with their mother and other siblings.
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The genetic profile was then uploaded to a database, revealing his ancestors, siblings and surviving family members.
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In the 18th century, an Italian monk, Father Antonio Piaggio, invented a device to gently unroll the carbonized papyrus.
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The cordovan line revisited the brand’s shoemaking heritage with models that included derby shoes, loafers, monk straps and Chelsea boots.
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Some travel from other parts of Minnesota after hearing about the fundraiser through friends or social media.
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The journey in seeing a friend’s city anew becomes another way of seeing home.
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My stepbrother calls it the Sydney-stand-and-stare.
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Most episodes follow the inquisitive young Phineas teaming up with his quiet stepbrother, Ferb, in their constant quest to avoid boredom on summer vacation.
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One of his book-hunting comrades was his longtime friend and fellow New York guitar visionary Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth.
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But Sharako simply pushed him overboard before ordering her men to throw Tyland's other armored comrades off as well.
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These indications point to a future where automakers fiercely compete for a shrinking number of customers, said Mark Gottfredson, a partner at Bain & Company.
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Information-sharing efforts State officials say nonprofits and private-sector partners have become increasingly important as federal support has receded.
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Karum grew up in Thailand and had come to Kansas City to be with this brother, to work the summer at a restaurant and to earn money to go visit his sister.
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Working with sister stylist duo Chloe and Chenelle Delgadillo, Rodrigo has reconstructed her signature looks to feel softer and more grown-up, with outfits drawing from fashion references just as diverse as her musical taste.
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“Brother.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brother. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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