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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, 16 Mar. 2025
At first, Thatcher bristled at the comparisons, but quickly bonded with Lewis over art and realized there was a kindred energy between them.
—William Earl, Variety, 31 Jan. 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
If there is more confusion or miscommunication with your kindred, address the matters with compassion and love.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
At first, Thatcher bristled at the comparisons, but quickly bonded with Lewis over art and realized there was a kindred energy between them.
—William Earl, Variety, 31 Jan. 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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Development brings short-term financial gain: new housing increases property tax revenue and fuels the local economy through construction jobs and related services.—
John Emmanuel,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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But in some instances, health insurers help cover related costs.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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There’s also a 16.1-inch touchscreen interface that controls most vehicle functions, supports in-car apps, and is compatible with Apple CarPlay.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 July 2025
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Not to mention, the large size weighs just 55 pounds and is compatible with most hitch racks for use on road trips.—
Kevin Brouillard,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2025
Noun
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The road for becoming a historian started with researching his family’s history, specifically his father’s side.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Corriere Della Sera reported that Riccardo’s father noticed that his son was missing, and the family searched for him for about 40 minutes before one of Riccardo’s younger siblings suggested he might be buried in the sand.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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The first batch of prisoners came following the Allied defeat of the General Erwin Rommel’s vaunted Afrika Korps in North Africa in May 1943.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
10 July 2025
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Sure, sure, the 1981 movie was set in the future — one in which the United States was at war with an allied Soviet Union and China — so the script gets a pass for trying to slip this past us.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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But unlike in the past when the U.N. Integrated Office in Haiti has received 12-month extensions, Monday’s unanimous decision by council members backed only six-and-a-half months.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Murphy rebounded with a unanimous decision win over fellow icon Miesha Tate in 2022, but her career ends with two losses to Jessica Andrade in January 2023 and Friday’s loss to Moura.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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With the help of Menominee Tribal Historic Preservation Officer David Grignon and the late archaeologist David Overstreet, the tribe was able to convince Western authorities to place the site on the National Register of Historic Places in 2023.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
8 July 2025
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Now, the Ngai Tahu Research Centre at the South Island’s University of Canterbury will lead research to de-extinct the giant moa on behalf of the South Island Maori iwi (tribe) of the same name, working with technologies and support from Colossal, in which Jackson is an investor.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Per the official Season 3 synopsis, the show's prime characters are now united to form an incursion unit on a critical mission to penetrate the looming alien mothership.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
5 July 2025
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Democrats united against the legislation, but were powerless to stop it as long as Republicans stayed united.—
Kevin Freking,
Twin Cities,
5 July 2025
Noun
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These are Baptism of Fire, The Tower of the Swallow, and Lady of the Lake. Baptism of Fire sees Geralt caught between two warring clans, and Ciri join a group of thieves called The Rats.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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The Miller clan, led by its head huncho Master P, were there to dominate everything from music to business in a way that had never been done before from southern artists (or MOST artists in fact).—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
26 June 2025
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“Kindred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindred. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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