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
Thrust into an unexpected role as protector of his younger cousins, Jordan and his crew are pulled into a mythic ocean realm, setting sail aboard a legendary vessel known as the Sun Chaser.
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
That group included her brother, brother-in-law, several cousins and lifelong friends — some she's known since kindergarten.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Sedges are the shade-loving cousins to perennial grasses and offer many of the same eco-benefits.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Apr. 2026
The grandkids — cousins, and thick as thieves — love running around indoors and out.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Reik and her cousins, Lisa Stubenrauch and Laura Paschall, were in their third year of renting their Overland Park booth with Painted Tree.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026
Your parents watch it, and maybe so do your Gen-Z cousins.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
His cousins, Matt and Aaron Ware, were football stars at Loyola and Oaks Christian, respectively.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Birchmore’s cousins, Angelique Pirozzi and Justina Danick, are endorsing Adam Deitch in the race, which has grown to include a handful of candidates seeking to succeed Morrissey, who is not running for reelection.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
That group included her brother, brother-in-law, several cousins and lifelong friends — some she's known since kindergarten.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Sedges are the shade-loving cousins to perennial grasses and offer many of the same eco-benefits.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Apr. 2026
The grandkids — cousins, and thick as thieves — love running around indoors and out.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Reik and her cousins, Lisa Stubenrauch and Laura Paschall, were in their third year of renting their Overland Park booth with Painted Tree.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026
Your parents watch it, and maybe so do your Gen-Z cousins.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
His cousins, Matt and Aaron Ware, were football stars at Loyola and Oaks Christian, respectively.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Birchmore’s cousins, Angelique Pirozzi and Justina Danick, are endorsing Adam Deitch in the race, which has grown to include a handful of candidates seeking to succeed Morrissey, who is not running for reelection.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cousins
Noun
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In emotional statements during a bail hearing, relatives described lives cut short and families left to navigate daily loss, urging Yolo Superior Court Judge Daniel McGuire to keep the defendants in custody as the case moves toward trial.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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On Thursday, about 40 of the boy’s relatives and friends gathered at a balloon release near the scene of the shooting, struggling to make sense of the violent act.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Negotiations between Israel and Lebanon are expected to begin Tuesday in Washington, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun’s office has said, after Israel's surprise announcement authorizing talks despite the countries lack of official relations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Israel and Lebanon will have direct negotiations Negotiations between Israel and Lebanon are expected to begin Tuesday in Washington, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun’s office said Friday, after Israel’s surprise announcement authorizing talks despite the countries lack of official relations.—
Munir Ahmed,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Cousins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cousins. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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