sibling

Definition of siblingnext

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Recent Examples of sibling Besides the occasional set visit, the three siblings have stayed mostly out of the spotlight, growing up on a farm in Callicoon, New York. Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026 Though the eldest sibling in her immediate family, Vollering had older cousins who already cycled competitively in the Netherlands. Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026 And though sharing the same foundation with its sibling, the S1 is more grand tourer than track terror. Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026 Huskey grew up in Oklahoma, spending his early life with his grandmother, then moved in with his father and eight siblings. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sibling
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sibling
Noun
  • The backstory Part of the Natural Selection safari collection, this camp in the Sesfontein Conservancy follows in the footsteps of its nearby sister property Hoanib Valley Camp–albeit in a more upscale style.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • As the recording played, with Davis recounting seeing the ambulance that was carrying the rapper, Shakur’s sister clenched her left hand against her mouth.
    Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • In 2023, her younger brother Jansen died unexpectedly of a heart condition at 28.
    Pat Saperstein, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Her younger brother, actor Jansen Panettiere, died in February 2023 of aortic valve complications at age 28.
    Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 17 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • But a cousin suspects foul play and wants further investigation.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Police said their investigation found that four people stole the victim's cousin's Rolex watch.
    Laura Fay, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Meanwhile, the aging bachelor lived as something of a recluse in the Independence mansion occupied by multiple other relatives and in-laws.
    Dan Kelly August 22, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The decline in migration has not ended dangerous crossings from Tunisia’s southern coast, where families in the south, particularly in Zarzis, have for years searched for relatives who disappeared at sea.
    ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026

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“Sibling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sibling. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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