as in relatives
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 cousins
McKinsey’s Global Survey similarly emphasizes that organizations tracking gen‑AI KPIs outperform cousins still focusing on proofs-of-concept.
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Ian Amit, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
At his home in his native Curaçao, a 4-year-old Rafaela watched that game with his mom, a Red Sox fan, and his grandpa, a Yankees fan, in hopes of emulating Jeter’s all-out style of play to impress his older brothers and cousins around the neighborhood.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
From her Granny and Pappy to her mom, dad, sister, soon-to-be brother-in-law, uncles, aunts and cousins – everyone took part.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Americans of a certain type can be just as imperious as their European cousins.
—Louis J. Esterhazy, Footwear News, 7 Sep. 2025
These animals are tiny cousins of the kangaroo.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
After one of his cousins asked him to take pictures at a martial arts tournament at Southwestern College, Ceniceros’ photos were published and he was paid for his work.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Along with its coloration, the Skeleton Coast barking gecko stands out from its cousins through its behavior.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Rajab and her family had been fleeing Gaza City when their vehicle was shelled, killing her uncle, aunt, and three cousins.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Ian Amit, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
At his home in his native Curaçao, a 4-year-old Rafaela watched that game with his mom, a Red Sox fan, and his grandpa, a Yankees fan, in hopes of emulating Jeter’s all-out style of play to impress his older brothers and cousins around the neighborhood.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
From her Granny and Pappy to her mom, dad, sister, soon-to-be brother-in-law, uncles, aunts and cousins – everyone took part.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Americans of a certain type can be just as imperious as their European cousins.
—Louis J. Esterhazy, Footwear News, 7 Sep. 2025
These animals are tiny cousins of the kangaroo.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
After one of his cousins asked him to take pictures at a martial arts tournament at Southwestern College, Ceniceros’ photos were published and he was paid for his work.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Along with its coloration, the Skeleton Coast barking gecko stands out from its cousins through its behavior.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Rajab and her family had been fleeing Gaza City when their vehicle was shelled, killing her uncle, aunt, and three cousins.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cousins
Noun
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Five of Amin’s relatives – his two brothers, sister-in-law and parents – were among those deported.—
Esha Mitra,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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Their simple plan goes awry when one of their relatives wants a posh Korean wedding banquet in the heartfelt romantic comedy.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The designation reflects the deteriorating relations between the United States and one of its closest Latin American allies.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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In fact, Astorino said, developments in AI, policy, geopolitical relations and the economy are likely to accelerate both change and complexity.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Cousins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cousins. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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