sibling

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sib·ling | \ ˈsi-bliŋ

Definition of sibling

1 : sib sense 2 also : one of two or more individuals having one common parent

2 : one of two or more things related by a common tie or characteristic the sedan's smaller sibling

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Recent Examples on the Web The former, who plays Yusra, is soulful and soft-spoken, still girlish and relatably uncertain in such circumstances, while Manal is the more proactive and protective sibling. — Peter Debruge, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022 While the tradeoffs have mostly to do with price and length, the smaller sibling has a similar cruising speed of 20 knots and top end of 30, along with features like a swim platform on the open transom, sunbathing deck and retractable awnings. — Gemma Harris, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2022 The two brothers, ages 9 and 7, with a family YouTube channel boasting over 85 million subscribers will soon get another sibling as their parents Victoria Vashketova and Sergey Vashketov are expecting their fourth baby. — Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2022 Zach also expresses concern that Jackson will have a hard time adjusting to another sibling. — Georgia Slater, PEOPLE.com, 18 July 2022 Along with Sharon, another sibling was missing from the Montreal dinner. — Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2022 Another juvenile sibling of Damari is facing unspecified charges. — Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2022 The Saturday Night Live alum's younger sibling shared a tribute to Scott Davidson, a New York City firefighter who died in the 2001 terrorist attacks, on Sunday, 9/11's 21st anniversary. — Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022 Each sibling came from a different part of the city and arrived separately. — Megan Myers, Fox News, 11 Sep. 2022 See More

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