next of kin
noun phrase
: one or more persons in the nearest degree of relationship to another person
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Her surviving next of kin has since been notified of her identification.
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Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
5 July 2026
The Placer County Sheriff’s Office Coroner Division has not released his identity pending notification of next of kin.
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Madison Smalstig
july 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2026
The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office will release the man’s identity after it is confirmed and his next of kin is notified.
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Jason Green,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Butler police said the victim's identity is being withheld pending formal identification and notification of next of kin.
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Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
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Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
5 July 2026
The Placer County Sheriff’s Office Coroner Division has not released his identity pending notification of next of kin.
—
Madison Smalstig
july 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2026
The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office will release the man’s identity after it is confirmed and his next of kin is notified.
—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Butler police said the victim's identity is being withheld pending formal identification and notification of next of kin.
—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for next of kin
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“Next of kin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/next%20of%20kin. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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