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as in related
having a close connection like that between family members
archaeology and the kindred science of anthropology
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as in compatible
having or marked by agreement in feeling or action
finally found people who were kindred spirits when she joined the hiking club
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as in family
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
the kingdom's royal kindred actually numbers in the thousands
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Recent Examples of kindred
Kyle Thomas, People.com, 15 June 2025
Trump’s policies and rhetoric seem aimed at nothing less than turning America’s dark double into its kindred soul.
—Eric Jason Martin Tanya Pérez Ted Blaisdell, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Ed Stockly, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2021
Third, there is the moderating role of the Umunna (sons of the land), Umuada (daughters of the land) and Ikwu (members of a kindred).
—Nnamdi Madichie, Quartz, 29 Apr. 2021
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Adjective
On a separate note, your connection with your kindred, parents and family should be going quite well, too.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 15 June 2025
Trump’s policies and rhetoric seem aimed at nothing less than turning America’s dark double into its kindred soul.
—Eric Jason Martin Tanya Pérez Ted Blaisdell, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Noun
Hellboy and his team face an underworld prince who plans to awaken a lethal army and use it to reclaim Earth for his magical kindred.
—Ed Stockly, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2021
Third, there is the moderating role of the Umunna (sons of the land), Umuada (daughters of the land) and Ikwu (members of a kindred).
—Nnamdi Madichie, Quartz, 29 Apr. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindred
Adjective
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Epstein died in jail awaiting trial on related charges in 2019.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
25 July 2025
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The administration continues to stick by its stance on the files, but has called for federal courts to release grand jury testimony in related investigations including Maxwell's case.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Unfortunately, our society is not really compatible with happy child-rearing.—
Rachel Deutsch
July 29,
Literary Hub,
29 July 2025
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Like every other release in the iOS 18 cycle, iOS 18.6 is compatible with all iPhones from 2018 onwards.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
Noun
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In February, officials did not respond to The Enquirer’s questions about a family who said the hospital wouldn’t put their 12-year-old daughter on its heart transplant waiting list because of her vaccination status.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
The Enquirer,
25 July 2025
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Twin Pines history The Janssen family said that Twin Pines started after World War II, and its first deliveries were made by horse and buggy.—
Emma George-Griffin,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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The plan also emphasizes exporting American AI leadership through full-stack partnerships with allied nations, combining chips, software, models and standards.—
Paulo Carvão,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Leading up to the debate, Joe Biden had returned to Europe for a G-7 summit in Italy after being in France for an event days earlier honoring Allied veterans in France on the 80th anniversary of D-Day.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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With the help of the Pacific Legal Foundation, the couple sued and five years later won a unanimous decision from the Supreme Court affirming their right to review in a federal court.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 July 2025
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In May 2023, Daniels earned the vacant IBF heavyweight belt with a unanimous decision over Alrie Meleisea.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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More than 1,000 people, many civilians, have been killed in clashes between some Sunni Bedouin tribes, Syrian government forces and factions of the Druze.—
Emily Feng,
NPR,
31 July 2025
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Spanning both Dakotas, the 2.3 million-acre reservation is home to more than 8,000 people; the tribe's total tribal enrollment exceeds 16,000.—
Maggie McGrath,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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However, the latest directive has been met with a united legal challenge from 19 states and Washington, D.C., that contend the order violates federal privacy laws and the U.S. Constitution.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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Build first, attract later Manchester’s progress and success has been the result of decades-long collaboration and a united long-term vision between civic leaders, universities, property developers and industry, forming an innovation ecosystem that existed well before national attention followed.—
Kath Mackay,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Her father’s passing has left the clan vulnerable, and since Red Jacob named no heir, his two sons, Dougal (Sam Retford) and Colum (Séamus McLean Ross), are locked in a battle for succession.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
31 July 2025
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In the first-season finale of the new Apple drama Chief of War, two rival clans prepare to do battle at the base of an active volcano on the island of Hawai’i.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
31 July 2025
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“Kindred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindred. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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