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as in related
having a close connection like that between family members
archaeology and the kindred science of anthropology
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2
as in compatible
having or marked by agreement in feeling or action
finally found people who were kindred spirits when she joined the hiking club
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as in family
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
the kingdom's royal kindred actually numbers in the thousands
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Recent Examples of kindred
Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
But when his past — and enormous debts — begin to catch up with him, Doyle meets a kindred spirit who might just hold the key to his salvation.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
Kyle Thomas, People.com, 1 June 2025
The French researchers, working with another team in Montreal, Canada, identified a specific problem mutation in this kindred.
—Markham Heid, Time, 6 Dec. 2022
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Adjective
Close to breaking point, the man encounters a kindred spirit who might just hold the key to his salvation.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
But when his past — and enormous debts — begin to catch up with him, Doyle meets a kindred spirit who might just hold the key to his salvation.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
There could be challenges that pop up during this time, like needing to handle family problems or stepping in to help one of your kindreds.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 1 June 2025
The French researchers, working with another team in Montreal, Canada, identified a specific problem mutation in this kindred.
—Markham Heid, Time, 6 Dec. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindred
Adjective
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Panattoni is positioning itself to lead this next phase, including specialist capability for data centres and AI related infrastructure, which are expected to expand rapidly for decades.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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California law requires owners of medical corporations to be licensed in medicine or a related field.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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More importantly, the endometrial cells used to build the model could be obtained from a single biopsy, and the system was also compatible with cells collected non-invasively from menstrual blood.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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The chargers are compatible with magnetic charging systems and attach magnetically to the back of a phone.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Through a life-saving program at the American Red Cross, volunteers go door to door across Los Angeles, helping people protect their homes and families before a fire ever starts.—
Jasmine Viel,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Despite the warning, Andrea and Rusty went on to expand their family.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The statement goes on to list the changes at PEN America as a result of the pressure by writers, culture workers, organizers and others working with WAWOG and other allied groups.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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That allied cooperation is in early stages, but seeds have been planted.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
23 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The unanimous ruling cleared the way for a federal judge to enforce a potentially disruptive shake-up that’s designed to give consumers more choices.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Two unanimous high court decisions from 2012 encapsulate the Obama-era overreach of statutory interpretation.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Environmental groups and the tribe are pursuing litigation against the federal and state governments over the site, which the groups say was rushed to completion without any opportunity for public comment or environmental review as required by NEPA.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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But a landmark land claims settlement in 1980 exempted Maine from federal Indian gaming laws, which has prevented the tribes from opening casinos on their lands.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The neighborhood everyone wants to be in Establishments like Crush, Alexandre’s and Eatzi’s, along with a connection to the Katy Trail, large walkable areas and a united neighborhood, have made Oak Lawn the place to live, Milner said.—
Timia Cobb
Breaking News Reporter,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Jan. 2026
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By late 2015, the ISIS seizure of vast territory across Syria and neighboring Iraq pushed the White House to shift its aid from the fractured opposition to Kurdish factions, which became united under the SDF umbrella.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Dec. 2025
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The youngest of the Kardashian-Jenner clan was snapper whispering sweet nothings to her beau as the pair watched a match during the BNP Paribas Open in March.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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The Hough clan just got a little bigger.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Kindred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindred. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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