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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
The brothers were born in India and raised in Australia, where Johnny enjoyed a brief career as a semi professional cricket player.
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Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
While future modeling gigs are up in the air, the brothers said that their priority is pursuing music.
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Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Even big dudes who've won Super Bowls can't help being little brothers.
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Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
However, a real turning point that would define the future of both the shoe’s sole and its support is the work of two brothers from a small German town.
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Mack Degeurin,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
Today, the two Obinata brothers and their childhood friend Kaoru are reunited after several years apart.
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Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
2 July 2026
Further items are also incorporated into the stone plinth, laser‑engraved with dedications to both brothers, using Portuguese stone from their home city of Gondomar, near Porto.
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James Pearce,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
The message was written by 19-year-old Austin Franco, a member of Cornell’s class of 2028, during his application process for an internship at a software company owned by two Jewish brothers, Gabe and Aiden Einhorn.
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Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
The three brothers co-founded the New York gallery Rush Arts and the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation, which supported disadvantaged artists of color.
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Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
22 June 2026
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
While future modeling gigs are up in the air, the brothers said that their priority is pursuing music.
—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Even big dudes who've won Super Bowls can't help being little brothers.
—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
However, a real turning point that would define the future of both the shoe’s sole and its support is the work of two brothers from a small German town.
—
Mack Degeurin,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
Today, the two Obinata brothers and their childhood friend Kaoru are reunited after several years apart.
—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
2 July 2026
Further items are also incorporated into the stone plinth, laser‑engraved with dedications to both brothers, using Portuguese stone from their home city of Gondomar, near Porto.
—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
The message was written by 19-year-old Austin Franco, a member of Cornell’s class of 2028, during his application process for an internship at a software company owned by two Jewish brothers, Gabe and Aiden Einhorn.
—
Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
The three brothers co-founded the New York gallery Rush Arts and the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation, which supported disadvantaged artists of color.
—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brothers
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Even supplements such as Nutrafol contain biotin which can elevate hormone levels, so the sisters are careful and consult with their physicians.
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Zeenat’s mother was a respected woman in her clan; both of Zeenat’s sisters had married into a Syed family, and her brother worked for the village head and had authority enough to report directly to the local landlord.
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Two monks sustained serious injuries, and one monk lost part of his leg as a result of the crash.
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Along with the cooling centers, pools and splash pads will also be available, and well-being checks for friends and loved ones are available through 311.
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After Kinney's death was announced, friends, family members and local community members shared tributes to her on social media.
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Jacinto found out the truth about his work after becoming suspicious of some of the girls who would accompany his cousins to their home.
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Love, 85, co-founded the Beach Boys in 1961 with cousins Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson, and friend Al Jardine.
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But the mass rebellion Brown predicted never materialized, leaving him and his comrades trapped inside the arsenal.
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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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Two years into what was intended to be a seven-year apprenticeship, Walton quit and followed his siblings south.
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In most states, this type of debt belongs to the person who incurred it, not to their children, siblings or other relatives.
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Be patient with kids and romantic partners, because squabbles might arise.
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Its story resonated deeply with Catherine Blanc-Maurizi, producer at Offshore, who brought the project to the aforementioned partners and also got co-directors Maud Garnier and Marc Robinet on board.
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“Brothers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brothers. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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