as in relative
a person connected with another by blood or marriage
we both were surprised to learn that we are distant cousins
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Recent Examples of cousin
In one call, a cousin of Proper's mother, who contacted dispatchers, urged authorities to respond to the family's residence.
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Stepheny Price , Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026
Without a staff, and also faced with electrical issues, Robertson and two cousins decided to temporarily close the restaurant’s doors on May 12.
—Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026
Love and The Beach Boys Love co-founded the iconic Southern California rock group The Beach Boys alongside his cousins, Wilson brothers Brian, Carl and Dennis, as well as childhood friend Al Jardine, in 1961.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 22 June 2026
Fawn says the searches for her cousin have focused on the Klamath River area where his phone last pinged.
—Veronica Fulton, NBC news, 22 June 2026
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Stepheny Price , Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026
Without a staff, and also faced with electrical issues, Robertson and two cousins decided to temporarily close the restaurant’s doors on May 12.
—Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026
Love and The Beach Boys Love co-founded the iconic Southern California rock group The Beach Boys alongside his cousins, Wilson brothers Brian, Carl and Dennis, as well as childhood friend Al Jardine, in 1961.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 22 June 2026
Fawn says the searches for her cousin have focused on the Klamath River area where his phone last pinged.
—Veronica Fulton, NBC news, 22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cousin
Noun
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He is survived by his mother, aunt, uncle and other relatives.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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The Secret Service and FBI became aware of the threat to the UFC event when a relative of one of the suspects contacted local police in Ohio.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Noun
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The latest war of words marks a dramatic downturn in relations between the two right-wing leaders.—
Claudio Lavanga,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Diplomatic relations between the countries are almost always strong.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Many also include birthday party packages, scout patch programs and family classes where adults cook alongside their kids.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
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It was built in 2021 by a developer as a family home, Stanaland said.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Noun
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The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office will identify him once his next-of-kin have been notified.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2026
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Older trees direct more resources to their own kin and neighbors in need.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
17 June 2026
Noun
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As Molineux passes by, Robin recognizes his kinsman and hears the cruel laughter of the mob.—
John Swansburg,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
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But the chief’s kinsmen failed to honor his request.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Cousin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cousin. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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