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
After working at Zheng’s uncles’ Long Island restaurant for several years in the 1990s, the Liu siblings — Lin, Cynthia, Louis and Tina (Zheng’s mother) — moved to South Florida in 2001.
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Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
One of the siblings, Kato Allen Perez, was born in Merced in 1992 and is also deceased, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Goncharov is survived by her longtime partner, Charles Doria; her siblings, Janet Sterling and Earl Shew; and their families.
—News Desk, Artforum, 8 Jan. 2026
In this comedy-drama from writer-director Jim Jarmusch, estranged siblings reunite after years apart and must confront their strained family relationships.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
One of the siblings, Kato Allen Perez, was born in Merced in 1992 and is also deceased, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Goncharov is survived by her longtime partner, Charles Doria; her siblings, Janet Sterling and Earl Shew; and their families.
—News Desk, Artforum, 8 Jan. 2026
In this comedy-drama from writer-director Jim Jarmusch, estranged siblings reunite after years apart and must confront their strained family relationships.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sibling
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The Nightingale — which is set for release in 2027 — is based on Kristin Hannah’s historical fiction novel about two sisters in France at the dawn of World War II.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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In an interview with Entertainment Weekly's sister publication, PEOPLE, makeup artist Nick Barose explained his inspiration for creating Madigan's glam for the evening.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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For over two decades, her father has been trying to do just that with the help of his brother, who is a citizen, through his I-130 sponsorship, also called a family petition.—
Marie Saavedra,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The brothers were just 18 when their dad and six others died during the crash-landing of his band's aircraft on December 31, 1985.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Expansion cousins like the Penguins, Flyers, Kings and Blues have all taken home the coveted trophy since then.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The younger cousin to former Gators defensive back Dee Webb chose Florida over Penn State and South Carolina.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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In Kane County, members of the Native American community gathered in December to welcome back a relative that's been missing for generations.—
Marissa Perlman,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Living in a transient city far from relatives, Neena finds comfort in Carol’s home.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Sibling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sibling. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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