as in relationship
the fact or state of having something in common
she and I have a special kinship since we both grew up in England
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Recent Examples of kinship
In Texas, kids taken into state custody leave a kinship placement twice as often as the nationwide rate, according to a USA TODAY analysis of federal data tracking kids removed from their homes in a four-year period.
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Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Most of our families have at least one, especially in the Black community, where single parenthood is statistically common, and kinship networks hold historical importance.
—Ashley Simpo, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
All felt a kinship with Kahlo and mined her paintings and personal history.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Gradually, the two men gain each other’s trust, and a largely unspoken kinship emerges between them.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
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Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Most of our families have at least one, especially in the Black community, where single parenthood is statistically common, and kinship networks hold historical importance.
—Ashley Simpo, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
All felt a kinship with Kahlo and mined her paintings and personal history.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Gradually, the two men gain each other’s trust, and a largely unspoken kinship emerges between them.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for kinship
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kinship
Noun
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There is a long way to go until the squad and the fans have repaired their relationship, but on Sunday they were both fired up and brought the best out of each other.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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British newspapers had not reported on the relationship, and American magazines had offending articles cut out before going on sale.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Directions on the screen might prompt you to turn in different directions to maintain your connection.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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The world’s largest solar-plus-storage project has made a critical achievement that confirms system readiness and safe connection to the Luzon grid.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Wasserman has previously apologized for his correspondence with Maxwell and expressed regret for having any association with both her and Jeffrey Epstein.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Here is how some countries stack up, based on information compiled by CNBC from national Olympic committees, sports associations and local reports.—
Lee Ying Shan,Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Chopra Jonas’ decision to ditch her smooth, straight hair comes amid a wider affinity for natural curls consuming Hollywood now.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Prosecutors said Colin Gray had been warned that his son had an affinity for mass shooters and was aware that Colt kept a shrine in his bedroom dedicated to the shooter in the 2018 massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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This quantum phenomenon creates correlations between two distant systems that are stronger than any classical connection.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Studies have shown a correlation between heavy digital dependence and mental health challenges including depression, anxiety and stress.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Kinship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kinship. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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