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as in family
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
in his mind, blood came before anything else, and he would not betray his criminal brother to the police
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as in ancestry
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
the language expert was certain that a young woman with such an upper-class accent had to be of royal blood
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as in soul
the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions
in your blood you know this business deal just isn't right
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as in murder
the intentional and unlawful taking of another person's life
blood will always have blood, and so the killing never ends
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Recent Examples of blood
Yet, while God certainly punished Cain, history’s first murderer, God did not require Cain’s life for having spilled Abel’s blood.
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Thomas Wenski, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2025
The footage from the incident shows Trump flinch, raise his hand to his ear, and check it to find blood before crouching down behind the lectern.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 13 July 2025
However, studies suggest that a daily intake of around 1 cup may be beneficial in lowering blood pressure.2
Undiluted pomegranate juice can be found at specialty grocery stores and may be more convenient than making your own at home.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 12 July 2025
The agency asked participants if they had ever been diagnosed with diabetes and to report their fasting blood glucose or hemoglobin A1C levels.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 11 July 2025
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Thomas Wenski, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2025
The footage from the incident shows Trump flinch, raise his hand to his ear, and check it to find blood before crouching down behind the lectern.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 13 July 2025
However, studies suggest that a daily intake of around 1 cup may be beneficial in lowering blood pressure.2
Undiluted pomegranate juice can be found at specialty grocery stores and may be more convenient than making your own at home.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 12 July 2025
The agency asked participants if they had ever been diagnosed with diabetes and to report their fasting blood glucose or hemoglobin A1C levels.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blood
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Also, Ford said that on July 17, Ford employees and dealers will come to the North Texas Food Bank to pack food boxes for local Texas families, including those impacted by the floods.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
12 July 2025
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Beauchemin was since taken down his Facebook page and cut off contact with his family, at least temporarily, an insider told TMZ.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
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The results give key findings from over 265 health tests, identify over 365 dog breeds, and provide insights into genetics and ancestry.—
Molly Higgins,
Wired News,
8 July 2025
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In 2017, social media users dragged Blake Lively for claiming to have indigenous ancestry in a L'Oreal Paris makeup commercial.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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You are being offered so much energy and opportunity to let your soul express itself and radiate like a star.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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Simmons considered Ragsdale the heart and soul of her camp, both spiritual leader and educator.—
Frank Morris,
NPR,
12 July 2025
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Their target: a U.S. fugitive linked to multiple murders.—
Aya Al-Hakim,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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Ten Broward Sheriff’s deputies and sergeants who were entangled in the shocking and chaotic triple murder in Tamarac earlier this year have been recommended for termination, the union representing the sheriff’s office announced.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
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The research center — which will take the lead in directing the moa efforts — was established in 2011 to support the Ngāi Tahu, the principal iwi (Māori tribe) of the southern region of New Zealand.—
Degen Pener,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
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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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Edward Monreal, who was partially raised by his aunt Doll, shared stories of his lineage, but never spoke of the fire that claimed his own family.—
William Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Bill Thomas, the inheritor of a lineage that began in 1911, is retiring.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Coates was now entering a terminal stage: his heart and kidneys were failing, and fluid had to be drained from his belly several times a week.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
15 July 2025
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Gold was also a winner at Rahul Mishra, whose show opened with a minidress sculpted like a human heart decked-out in gold sequins.—
Ari Stark,
Footwear News,
15 July 2025
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The Staten Island resident is facing manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide, among other charges.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
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He has not been charged federally with homicide or aggravated assault.—
Raphael Romero Ruiz,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
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“Blood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blood. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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