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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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 cousin
Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
After years of treating and describing each other as cousins.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 13 May 2026
Devante's mother created a GoFundMe page, and Tarango's cousins created a page to help with their separate funeral expenses.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
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Noun
The name for Pelago Café, the cousins say, was inspired by the neighboring Italian towns of S’antanna Pelago and Pieve Pelago, where their fathers were born and raised.
—Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
After years of treating and describing each other as cousins.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
Noun
Only Zara was there out of the cousins.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 13 May 2026
Devante's mother created a GoFundMe page, and Tarango's cousins created a page to help with their separate funeral expenses.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cousin
Noun
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Ignoring her stricken mother’s advice, Lucila decides to go back to Mexico City to mourn with her grandparents (Luisa Huertas and Guillermo Ríos) and other relatives, sneaking the deceased loved one’s ashes into her backpack.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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After about a half dozen of Coleman’s relatives spoke to the crowd of attendees, blue and white balloons were passed out and released after the count of 10 into the sky to honor Coleman.—
Samuel O'Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2026
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Tight budgets, growing attacks Until recently, paying family members to care for disabled and elderly relatives had broad bipartisan support as a practical solution to a growing home-care crisis.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Stumo’s family has been among the most outspoken relatives seeking accountability from Boeing and changes to federal aviation oversight.—
Rio Yamat,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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Beijing gifted the first panda to the United States in 1972 after President Richard Nixon formalized normal relations with China.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Analysts had harbored low expectations for any significant deals, given the dismal state of US-China relations.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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Criminals looking to establish online romantic relations with lonely seniors before bleeding their bank accounts dry.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The leaders of both nations met for talks and said progress was made during the trip to stabilize relations, although Beijing showed little interest in getting more involved in the war with Iran.—
Grace Miserocchi,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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Denver Police Chief Ron Thomas did not discuss Mott’s extensive criminal history at a news conference Tuesday morning but noted that investigators were reaching out to his family and those who knew him seeking additional information about his motivations.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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The Yellowstone universe includes several spinoffs that explore the Dutton family's legacy across different generations.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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The victim was not immediately identified, pending next-of-kin notification, a UW spokesperson said.—
Austin Mullen,
NBC news,
11 May 2026
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Bischofberger became so intertwined with Warhol that at least one work by the artist was co-authored with the dealer’s kin.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
9 May 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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Compared to Joshua Thompson and his kinsmen, the McAlberts of Canton were mere liegemen in the local hackerama.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Cousin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cousin. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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