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sibling

noun

Definition of siblingnext
as in sister
a person connected with another by a common parent I asked her if she had any siblings.

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Recent Examples of sibling Families may have to take unpaid leave, arrange care for siblings, find temporary housing and repeatedly travel across the country simply to give their child a chance at survival. — Vidya Puthenpura, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026 Cass is survived by his mother, Cacilda, his siblings, Robson and Rosângela, his nephews, and his partner, Paulo. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 18 Sep. 2026 His son was beloved by his three siblings and close to his mother. — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026 What is supposed to be a chance to heal takes a turn when McConaughey’s mother Ma Mac (portrayed by Holland Taylor in the series) accidentally reveals a decades-old secret that suggests the two friends could actually be half-siblings. — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sibling
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sibling
  1. sister
  2. brother
  3. cousin
  4. relative
Noun
  • The place is owned by sister restaurateurs Katy Noochla-or and Chef Amanda Maneesilasan, who were born in Bangkok, raised in LA, and also operate Tuk Tuk Thai (right next door) and Chao Krung Thai.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The story follows sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, played by Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles, who navigate courtship and sisterhood following the death of their father and a change in their prospects.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of sister
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  • Frank Morris and brothers John and Clarence Anglin broke out of Alcatraz by digging holes in the prison walls using spoons from the cafeteria.
    — Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Stevie Nicks' Fleetwood Mac bandmate Mick Fleetwood paid tribute to Christopher Nicks in an emotional Instagram post, which featured a black-and-white throwback photo of the brother-sister pair.
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of brother
Noun
  • Following the recent Supreme Court ruling that upheld state bans on transgender athletes, Pritzker, whose cousin is transgender, reaffirmed his position on social media.
    — Steve Peoples, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Vindell, who was wearing a green four-leaf clover T-shirt to honor McHugh, remembered her cousin as someone who was adventurous and always smiling.
    — Miles J. Herszenhorn, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of cousin
Noun
  • Authorities have launched a multidisciplinary task force, urged families to report missing relatives immediately, and warned against sharing graphic images or rumors online that could inflame panic or inspire copycat attacks.
    — Mogomotsi Magome, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
  • No relatives or friends of the three murder victims in his case witnessed Norman's punishment.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
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“Sibling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sibling. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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