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kindred 1 of 2

adjective

ˈkin-drəd How to pronounce kindred (audio)
Definition of kindrednext
1
as in related
having a close connection like that between family members archaeology and the kindred science of anthropology

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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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kindred

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noun

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
Adjective
When Klara meets Josie each immediately senses a kindred spirit in the other. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 22 June 2026 Coaching and managing would be Collins’ destiny, and Collins recognized a kindred spirit in Sweet, who coached first base for him with the Houston Astros. — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 11 June 2026
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 See All Example Sentences for kindred
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindred
  1. related
  2. compatible
  3. family
  4. allied
  5. unanimous
  6. tribe
  7. united
  8. clan
Adjective
  • Jimmy Lee, founder of Wealth Consulting Group, thinks a Fed rate hike is unlikely and believes an inflection point in the housing market and related stocks is nearing.
    — Frank Holland, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Holmes County, where Christian Aid Ministries is based, is the hub of one of the nation's largest Amish settlements and also has significant Mennonite and related church populations.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of related
Adjective
  • The monitor is compatible with a variety of different visual technologies, including NVIDIA G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync Premium, which further enhances visuals and eliminates screen-tearing.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
  • While the camera is reportedly compatible with cards up to 128GB, online reviews noted that with the larger SD cards, the camera seems to overheat and wouldn't function as well.
    — Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of compatible
Noun
  • Grooming remains one of the biggest threats facing children and families, according to Jenkins.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Bridgespan’s report finds that families in middle-income countries are more likely to administer their own programs than those in higher-income countries.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of family
Adjective
  • The introduction of the F-15EX is expected to provide additional opportunities for bilateral training and integration with Japanese and other allied forces.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Russia has had a rapid expansion of its defense production capabilities, while America and its allies have largely operated in a peacetime economy, experts and officials from allied nations said.
    — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of allied
Adjective
  • The exchange is the latest chapter in a public disagreement that erupted after Clancy's trial, when Reddington publicly criticized the lone holdout juror who prevented a unanimous verdict on murder charges.
    — Brittany Miller , Bryan Llenas, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • No emergency The decision was issued by a unanimous three-judge panel from the DC Circuit’s Court of Appeals.
    — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of unanimous
Noun
  • The project carries the official blessing of Baker’s sons Jean-Claude Bouillon Baker and Brian Bouillon Baker, along with the Rainbow tribe.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The passage about the group of hippies going out to the pueblo and giving the Native kids LSD and hooking up on the tribe’s sacred ground until they get run off is priceless.
    — Maggie McGowan, The New York Review of Books, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of tribe
Adjective
  • Congress swiftly passes a resolution to uphold the civil rights of Muslims and Arabs, urging Americans to remain united.
    — Reshma Memon Yaqub, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026
  • But the people of Ceuta are strong, united, and an example on a global level of four cultures living together in such a small space.
    — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of united
Noun
  • Charli is but one member of the D’Amelio clan, albeit the most famous.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The new play follows the fortunes of a wealthy but troubled clan through a turbulent period in Nigeria’s recent history.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of clan

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