next of kin
noun phrase
: one or more persons in the nearest degree of relationship to another person
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He will be named publicly after authorities confirm his identity and notify his next of kin.
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Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
Anyone with information about Hill's next of kin is urged to contact the coroner's office at 513-946-8700.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025
The inmate’s name has not been released pending notification of his next of kin.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
The Nevada County Coroner’s Office is expected to identify the person after notifying next of kin.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2025
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Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
Anyone with information about Hill's next of kin is urged to contact the coroner's office at 513-946-8700.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025
The inmate’s name has not been released pending notification of his next of kin.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
The Nevada County Coroner’s Office is expected to identify the person after notifying next of kin.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for next of kin
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“Next of kin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/next%20of%20kin. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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