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also brethren
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as in sisters
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 monks
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 friends
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 brothers
Twin brothers Jacob and Nathan Robertson are in the unique position of spending their entire high school careers together as teammates for South Elgin.
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Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The eldest of three brothers, the youngest of whom is also a goalkeeper in FC Krasnodar’s academy, Safonov was renowned for his leadership qualities.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Orlando brothers Isaiah Brown and AJ Brown return after redshirting following transfers from Ohio University, while former top-40 recruits Alex Lloyd and CJ Ingram add scoring punch and athleticism to a crowded rotation.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Founded by the Mirels brothers, Magnetic Labs — previously 141 Entertainment — has producing credits including Ingrid Goes West, Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon, Susie Searches, Marjorie Prime and The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
Acting aside, the main point of comparison between himself and his two famous brothers is his height.
—Redazione People, Vanity Fair, 27 Apr. 2026
According to Michael's daughter, Paris Jackson, the property's features were used as a reward for good behavior for her and brothers Prince and Bigi Jackson.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
In elementary school, Jordan escaped a house fire that claimed the life of his two younger brothers.
—Jim Defede, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
The guards corroborated the brothers’ stories, again, and again.
—Mike Valerio, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The eldest of three brothers, the youngest of whom is also a goalkeeper in FC Krasnodar’s academy, Safonov was renowned for his leadership qualities.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Orlando brothers Isaiah Brown and AJ Brown return after redshirting following transfers from Ohio University, while former top-40 recruits Alex Lloyd and CJ Ingram add scoring punch and athleticism to a crowded rotation.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Founded by the Mirels brothers, Magnetic Labs — previously 141 Entertainment — has producing credits including Ingrid Goes West, Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon, Susie Searches, Marjorie Prime and The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
Acting aside, the main point of comparison between himself and his two famous brothers is his height.
—Redazione People, Vanity Fair, 27 Apr. 2026
According to Michael's daughter, Paris Jackson, the property's features were used as a reward for good behavior for her and brothers Prince and Bigi Jackson.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
In elementary school, Jordan escaped a house fire that claimed the life of his two younger brothers.
—Jim Defede, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
The guards corroborated the brothers’ stories, again, and again.
—Mike Valerio, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brothers
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The ordeal has been especially taxing on Zdroik and his family, including his two sisters and children.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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As teen-agers, the sisters conspired to get jobs in a cafeteria in nearby Pripyat.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Two monks sustained serious injuries, and one monk lost part of his leg as a result of the crash.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Reporters, editors and guests of the many publications in attendance filed in, searching for their tables, yapping with old – or possibly new – friends and lining up to get a photo in front of the main table.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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But do those connections turn into friends?—
Mary Frances Ruskell,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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Stellers run up to three times heavier than their California cousins, and the gap is sharpest among males, where a Steller can weigh well over twice as much.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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Hussein, who is retired now, spends most of his time with his children, according to one of his cousins.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Irina enjoys several advantages over her comrades, chief among them her past as a high-ranking KGB officer.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2026
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His former comrades testified against him; incriminating photos, found hidden in his garden, were shown in court.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
19 Apr. 2026
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The fundraiser was created to help the siblings, 21-year-old Phillip and 18-year-old Helen, with funeral and memorial expenses as well as Helen’s college tuition.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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When the payments ended in 2025 and the siblings sought additional compensation, negotiations between the two parties reportedly became strained, causing the Cascio family to go public with the lawsuit and their new interview.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
27 Apr. 2026
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Actor Taye Diggs and partners Autumn Federici, Shelby Stone, James Black, and Troy Brookins on Thursday announced the launch of Microhouse Films, a mobile-first vertical storytelling platform putting distribution in the hands of filmmakers, which is set to launch this spring.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
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That kind of support from community partners was always the intention of Measure H, said Hogeboom, who helped advocate for the measure.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Brothers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brothers. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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