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
Perhaps his most enduring legacy, though, was in education, the siblings said.
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Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
The legendary sibling duo are trailblazers in gospel and inspirational music, known for their seamless blend of contemporary gospel, R&B and soul.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 14 July 2025
The photo featured newborn Sully, joining siblings Sammy and Sophie, and wife Annie Spieth.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
On top of that, a disease spread over the countryside and took the lives of all of his siblings, and his father also took ill.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025
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Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
The legendary sibling duo are trailblazers in gospel and inspirational music, known for their seamless blend of contemporary gospel, R&B and soul.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 14 July 2025
The photo featured newborn Sully, joining siblings Sammy and Sophie, and wife Annie Spieth.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
On top of that, a disease spread over the countryside and took the lives of all of his siblings, and his father also took ill.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sibling
Noun
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Luna Lunardi, 2, of Libertyville, sat on the shoulders of her father Steven near Luna’s sister Collins Jo, 4, and the children’s mother Margaret.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The victims were connected to the shooter — Combs is the sister of the mother of House’s children, and Gumm is their mother.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Prosecutors said the child was playing video games, while his 4-year-old brother slept beside him on the couch.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Merrell Women's Moab 3 Mid Hiking Shoes Merrell Men's Moab 3 Hiking Shoes Unsurprisingly, my brother and I aren’t the only fans of these hiking shoes.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Around that time, though, his cousin Will Childers, who was also at Georgia and is now a pitcher in the Milwaukee Brewers’ farm system, needed a second Tommy John surgery.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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John Lawrence Georgia Congressman Buddy Carter said his two grandchildren survived, but their cousin, 9-year-old Janie Hunt, died.—
July 7,
CBS News,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Avoid sun exposure: Avoid direct sun exposure, protect yourself and check on vulnerable relatives and neighbors.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
11 July 2025
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Standing next to him was the acting mayor, Kobzar, who comforted two siblings who couldn't find their relatives and a family whose home was destroyed.—
Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
11 July 2025
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“Sibling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sibling. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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