as in sisters
a person connected with another by a common parent
I asked her if she had any siblings.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of siblings
The fundraiser was created to help the siblings, 21-year-old Phillip and 18-year-old Helen, with funeral and memorial expenses as well as Helen’s college tuition.
—
Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
When the payments ended in 2025 and the siblings sought additional compensation, negotiations between the two parties reportedly became strained, causing the Cascio family to go public with the lawsuit and their new interview.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
Among the Jackson family members not featured in Michael are Michael’s siblings, Rebbie, Randy and Janet Jackson.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 27 Apr. 2026
Hemsworth revealed to The Guardian that all of his siblings enjoy MMA and UFC.
—Redazione People, Vanity Fair, 27 Apr. 2026
Gregory Adames testified against siblings Antonio and Maribel Espaillat, who are accused of involuntary manslaughter and involuntary assault and battery following the collapse at the legendary Jet Set club in Santo Domingo.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Professor emerita Deborah Weiss and her two siblings always heard her mother’s profound Holocaust stories growing up, but Weiss never imagined the family’s story would be made part of a museum exhibit some 4,000 miles away in the Czech Republic.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Ali is the eldest daughter and struggles to deal with her grief and responsibilities for her younger siblings.
—The Know, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Amid performing with his siblings, Marlon started a family of his own.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
When the payments ended in 2025 and the siblings sought additional compensation, negotiations between the two parties reportedly became strained, causing the Cascio family to go public with the lawsuit and their new interview.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
Among the Jackson family members not featured in Michael are Michael’s siblings, Rebbie, Randy and Janet Jackson.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 27 Apr. 2026
Hemsworth revealed to The Guardian that all of his siblings enjoy MMA and UFC.
—Redazione People, Vanity Fair, 27 Apr. 2026
Gregory Adames testified against siblings Antonio and Maribel Espaillat, who are accused of involuntary manslaughter and involuntary assault and battery following the collapse at the legendary Jet Set club in Santo Domingo.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Professor emerita Deborah Weiss and her two siblings always heard her mother’s profound Holocaust stories growing up, but Weiss never imagined the family’s story would be made part of a museum exhibit some 4,000 miles away in the Czech Republic.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Ali is the eldest daughter and struggles to deal with her grief and responsibilities for her younger siblings.
—The Know, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Amid performing with his siblings, Marlon started a family of his own.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for siblings
Noun
-
The ordeal has been especially taxing on Zdroik and his family, including his two sisters and children.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
-
As teen-agers, the sisters conspired to get jobs in a cafeteria in nearby Pripyat.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The sheriff said the victims’ relatives have been notified.—
Mike Schneider,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2026
-
His parents and sister, as well as his nephews, died before he could be accounted for, but he is survived by a niece and dozens of more extended relatives.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
Noun
-
Stellers run up to three times heavier than their California cousins, and the gap is sharpest among males, where a Steller can weigh well over twice as much.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
-
Hussein, who is retired now, spends most of his time with his children, according to one of his cousins.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Twin brothers Jacob and Nathan Robertson are in the unique position of spending their entire high school careers together as teammates for South Elgin.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
-
The eldest of three brothers, the youngest of whom is also a goalkeeper in FC Krasnodar’s academy, Safonov was renowned for his leadership qualities.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
But, of course, thousands of American companies had trade and relations with China.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
-
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
“Siblings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/siblings. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
