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
The ways the siblings cope with their versions of reality are quite different, quite haunting and quite thought-provoking.
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Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
The company—founded in 2021 and helmed by siblings Dario and Daniela Amodei—has seen a historic rise.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Family and writing Taylor, who grew up with four siblings, attended Jefferson Junior High and the old West High School, graduating from the University of Wisconsin.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 1 June 2026
While she and her siblings were expected to join the family business, Thapanee, who worked at Merrill Lynch in Singapore before joining the group, said the next generation will be given greater freedom to chart their own paths.
—Kevin Lim, CNBC, 31 May 2026
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Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
The company—founded in 2021 and helmed by siblings Dario and Daniela Amodei—has seen a historic rise.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Family and writing Taylor, who grew up with four siblings, attended Jefferson Junior High and the old West High School, graduating from the University of Wisconsin.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 1 June 2026
While she and her siblings were expected to join the family business, Thapanee, who worked at Merrill Lynch in Singapore before joining the group, said the next generation will be given greater freedom to chart their own paths.
—Kevin Lim, CNBC, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sibling
Noun
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Guests can access a variety of restaurants at sister property Paws Up and explore nearby parks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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My sister had been named for a girl raped by Zeus, god of all gods, who turned himself into a swan for the occasion.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Noun
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In Hunting Matthew Nichols, two decades after her brother and his friend mysteriously disappeared, Tara Nichols, a documentary filmmaker, sets out to solve their missing persons case.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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Campbell, who is the older brother of state Attorney General Andrea Campbell, is on trial for a series charges, including rape, kidnapping, and taping women nude and without their consent.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Mom got in some distant cousin’s car within twenty minutes of arriving, which wasn’t surprising.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Everyone talks about the flowers at the Hôtel des Bergues’ more famous Four Seasons cousin in Paris, the George V.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Noun
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And the basement works like a charm for parties or when out-of-town friends and relatives need a place to stay.—
Jody Garlock,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2026
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The child's relative managed to find a place with service 10 minutes later and called 911.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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“Sibling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sibling. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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