as in sister
a person connected with another by a common parent
I asked her if she had any siblings.
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Recent Examples of sibling
Zabaglio’s brother, Jamie, visited from Washington and performed a witty free-form comedy act only a few slots after his sibling.
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Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Former Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball guard Darryn Peterson and his brother, former Wisconsin outside linebacker Darryl Peterson III, next season are expected to become the 13th pair of siblings to have played in the NFL and NBA.
—Gary Bedore
may 18, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
Comparing past trips or comparing siblings is a sure way to create unnecessary tension.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Her daughter reportedly was sharing a seatbelt with her sibling.
—Eric MacK, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
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Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Former Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball guard Darryn Peterson and his brother, former Wisconsin outside linebacker Darryl Peterson III, next season are expected to become the 13th pair of siblings to have played in the NFL and NBA.
—Gary Bedore
may 18, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
Comparing past trips or comparing siblings is a sure way to create unnecessary tension.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Her daughter reportedly was sharing a seatbelt with her sibling.
—Eric MacK, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sibling
Noun
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The film follows the relationship between a strong-willed older sister and a younger brother who, starved of affection amid a difficult family dynamic, slides toward delinquency.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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That doctor said Foxx had a brain bleed that had led to a stroke, the comedian said, and his sister continually prayed during his entire operation.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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But there’s something special when the brotherly matchup is a true brother-on-brother affair, which is what will be the case when rookie defensive back Caleb Downs and the Cowboys play against wide receiver Josh Downs and the Colts.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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In his final remarks, Dolan thanked his parents, who were married in Missouri on May 14, 1949, as well as his brother, Pat, who provided a reading during the service.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Newsom reports making millions of dollars from his hospitality business, whose assets are held in a blind trust run by his sister and cousin that he has been barred from accessing since entering office in 2019.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
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One drink opened the chest, two turned fear into courage’s cheap cousin, three steadied the hand enough to write the future in invisible ink.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Ignoring her stricken mother’s advice, Lucila decides to go back to Mexico City to mourn with her grandparents (Luisa Huertas and Guillermo Ríos) and other relatives, sneaking the deceased loved one’s ashes into her backpack.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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After about a half dozen of Coleman’s relatives spoke to the crowd of attendees, blue and white balloons were passed out and released after the count of 10 into the sky to honor Coleman.—
Samuel O'Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2026
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“Sibling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sibling. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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