as in cousins
a person connected with another by blood or marriage
it's always fun to see all your relatives at a big family gathering
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Recent Examples of relatives
In the next six years, this will trigger sudden short trips and changes with daily encounters like neighbors relatives and friends.
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Lewis had previously bullied King and took advantage of his kind nature and limited mental capabilities, King’s relatives wrote in a GoFundMe post.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Her name was not immediately disclosed as cops track down relatives.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Scientists have studied giant octopus relatives that roamed when dinosaurs were around, and researched some small octopuses that drilled into clams.
—CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
The program was also used by those impacted by the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas and by those in the military who have undocumented relatives.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
As with those aging friends (or relatives) who incessantly fume over generational differences, technology and modern values.
—David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
If no relatives can be found, the state may take possession of the estate.
—Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
The identity of the fatal victim was expected to be identified by the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office after relatives are notified of the death.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Lewis had previously bullied King and took advantage of his kind nature and limited mental capabilities, King’s relatives wrote in a GoFundMe post.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Her name was not immediately disclosed as cops track down relatives.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Scientists have studied giant octopus relatives that roamed when dinosaurs were around, and researched some small octopuses that drilled into clams.
—CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
The program was also used by those impacted by the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas and by those in the military who have undocumented relatives.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
As with those aging friends (or relatives) who incessantly fume over generational differences, technology and modern values.
—David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
If no relatives can be found, the state may take possession of the estate.
—Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
The identity of the fatal victim was expected to be identified by the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office after relatives are notified of the death.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relatives
Noun
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Thrust into an unexpected role as protector of his younger cousins, Jordan and his crew are pulled into a mythic ocean realm, setting sail aboard a legendary vessel known as the Sun Chaser.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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That group included her brother, brother-in-law, several cousins and lifelong friends — some she's known since kindergarten.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But, of course, thousands of American companies had trade and relations with China.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Armenia has enjoyed warm relations with Iran in recent years, with Tehran backing Armenia to counterbalance Jerusalem’s backing of Azerbaijan.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Relatives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relatives. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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