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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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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
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
Though Purdue and Indiana are the dominant teams among fans here, the locals at The Depot saw a kindred spirit when Hurley came to town.
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Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2026
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.
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Markham Heid,
Time,
6 Dec. 2022
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Adjective
Both the Kremlin and White House had valued Eurosceptic Orbán as a kindred spirit ideologically and a thorn in the side of the EU.
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Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
Though Purdue and Indiana are the dominant teams among fans here, the locals at The Depot saw a kindred spirit when Hurley came to town.
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Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 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.
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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.
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Markham Heid,
Time,
6 Dec. 2022
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Yet robust economic growth has proved elusive, even as government debt has climbed, leaving successive administrations with little firepower to fix a growing list of related challenges, from crumbling infrastructure to a chronic housing shortage.
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That background is important because robots and autonomous vehicles face a related challenge.
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To confirm successful installation, check the firmware version in your device's settings; the target version is 8B41 for all compatible models.
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The Pill is also compatible with Android phones via Bluetooth.
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Many also include birthday party packages, scout patch programs and family classes where adults cook alongside their kids.
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It was built in 2021 by a developer as a family home, Stanaland said.
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This event marks the 250th anniversary of the United States, bringing together over 50 allied and partner nations.
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Federal contractors face the same requirements, while the State Department was directed to push allied governments and critical infrastructure operators to adopt compatible standards globally.
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Enthusiasm is far from unanimous, in these strange, hyperpartisan times, for the nation to come together and celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
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Juries at retrials in 2025 and 2026 could not reach unanimous verdicts on the charges, ending the proceedings in mistrials.
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By dispensing with sons and lovers, the tribe of sexless females would double its rate of reproduction and so, quite quickly, take over.
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Fawn says Brandon loves the traditions of his tribe.
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Yet, despite the losses, the team’s run united Haitians at home and abroad and filled them with pride many had never experienced.
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Namely, 81% of those surveyed for the poll said the wealthy and non-wealthy are more divided than united.
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Will the kangaroo clan be able to capitalize on the USA's mistakes today?
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Warrior Cats is based on Erin Hunter’s feline book series that follows the adventures and drama of multiple clans of feral cats.
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“Kindred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindred. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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