as in relative
a person connected with another by blood or marriage
we both were surprised to learn that we are distant cousins
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Recent Examples of cousin
Gabriel’s cousins Olivia Rubio and Emily Carranza spoke to reporters about their frustrations and fears outside the courtroom.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
The two chemicals in the study — Di-2-ethylhexylphthalate, or DEHP, and its cousin diisononyl phthalate, or DiNP — are part of a family of synthetic chemicals called phthalates.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
The Eduiot site includes photographs and audiovisual material, and features the accounts of parents, siblings, cousins, nephews and nieces of Jews persecuted and disappeared under the dictatorship.
—Juan Melamed, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
John grew up in one of the three Kennedy Compound houses in Hyannis Port, surrounded by his aunts, uncles, and cousins.
—Kate Storey, Rolling Stone, 30 Mar. 2026
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
The two chemicals in the study — Di-2-ethylhexylphthalate, or DEHP, and its cousin diisononyl phthalate, or DiNP — are part of a family of synthetic chemicals called phthalates.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
The Eduiot site includes photographs and audiovisual material, and features the accounts of parents, siblings, cousins, nephews and nieces of Jews persecuted and disappeared under the dictatorship.
—Juan Melamed, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
John grew up in one of the three Kennedy Compound houses in Hyannis Port, surrounded by his aunts, uncles, and cousins.
—Kate Storey, Rolling Stone, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cousin
Noun
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Hernandez has weathered persistent criticism from co-workers, clients and their relatives.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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These realities are placing increasing pressure on families, many of whom are trying to care for relatives remotely.—
Wendy R. Anderson,
Washington Post,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Enjoy relations with friends, groups, partners, siblings and neighbors.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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That experience introduced mo‘o—continuity, succession—as a guiding thread for the triennial, reminding me that everything exists in relation and within long lineages of care.—
Wassan Al-Khudhairi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There is a priority placed on prevention and providing services to children and families within the home environment.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Unlike Superman, Kara was not raised by a loving human family or taught how to be a hero but is later forced to follow in her younger cousin's footsteps and become a hero.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The man's identity has not been released as his next-of-kin has not yet been located and identified.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Its fragrant yellow blooms, whose production increases as the weather warms, look like a cross between those of a penstemon and a snapdragon, which are familial kin.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
14 Mar. 2026
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But the chief’s kinsmen failed to honor his request.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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Compared to Joshua Thompson and his kinsmen, the McAlberts of Canton were mere liegemen in the local hackerama.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Cousin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cousin. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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