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as in sister
a male connected with another person by a common parent
When was the last time you called your brother?
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as in monk
a member of a religious community of men
He was loved and respected among his brothers at the monastery.
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as in friend
a man with whom one feels a sense of solidarity
As veterans, we support our brothers and sisters in the military.
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Recent Examples of brother
Prosecutors said the child was playing video games, while his 4-year-old brother slept beside him on the couch.
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Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
That film succeeds largely because of its deft presentation of the story’s inherent human drama: Moses and his adoptive brother, Rameses, joke and banter, and when Moses returns from decades in exile, the joy of reuniting and anxiety over how their relationship has changed are palpable.
—Chris Deville, The Atlantic, 6 July 2025
Hollinger’s analysis: The big winner of the draft combine after being relatively unheralded at Penn State, my Swiss brother Yanic is a shot-blocking, rim-running center who needs to round out his offensive game and perhaps fill out a bit more physically.
—Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 26 June 2025
But the project is also right at home for Laika, as it’s set in a secret forest just outside of Laika’s home in Portland and follows a girl whose baby brother is taken into the forest, only to discover an exotic world of talking animals and bandits.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 25 June 2025
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Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
That film succeeds largely because of its deft presentation of the story’s inherent human drama: Moses and his adoptive brother, Rameses, joke and banter, and when Moses returns from decades in exile, the joy of reuniting and anxiety over how their relationship has changed are palpable.
—Chris Deville, The Atlantic, 6 July 2025
Hollinger’s analysis: The big winner of the draft combine after being relatively unheralded at Penn State, my Swiss brother Yanic is a shot-blocking, rim-running center who needs to round out his offensive game and perhaps fill out a bit more physically.
—Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 26 June 2025
But the project is also right at home for Laika, as it’s set in a secret forest just outside of Laika’s home in Portland and follows a girl whose baby brother is taken into the forest, only to discover an exotic world of talking animals and bandits.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brother
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The 26-year-old sister of NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and AHL player Matthew Gaudreau married her high school sweetheart Devin Joyce in Philadelphia on Friday, July 11, the couple announced in an Instagram post.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Lawsuits between Erin Spohr and her sister, Adrienne Spohr, allege money played a role in the June 2021 deadly shooting.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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The ceremony, where Tucker and Hudgens exchanged personalized vows, was officiated by former monk Jay Shetty.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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The Trappist monk Thomas Merton describes a similar experience on the streets of Louisville, Kentucky, on a rare occasion when leaving his cloistered monastery.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Whether this comes to you from family, friends, or your own belief systems, this is a month that’s asking you to see who (and what) are really meant for you.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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From that day, Malone and long-time friend Fran Langlands Pearse, who initially came up with the idea, began working together to co-develop the brand’s creative direction, and quickly enlisted Moore to help shape the liquid itself.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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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
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But much like his lifelong comrade Ringo Starr – also still regularly on the road with his All-Starr Band – McCartney relishes sharing his incomparable catalog with fans.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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In contrast, Avilés benefitted from the support of DSA comrades in the Council with large social media presence, like Chi Ossé, who used his platform to overcome Avilés’ lack of charisma.—
Sara Forman,
New York Daily News,
8 July 2025
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In a little over a month, the Jonas Brothers will release Greetings from Your Hometown, the sibling trio’s upcoming seventh studio album.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Previously known for his role as Jimmy Olsen in the Christopher Reeve Superman movies, Marc McClure played Dave McFly, one of Marty's two obnoxious siblings, along with the late Wendie Jo Sperber as Linda McFly.—
Kate Hogan,
People.com,
3 July 2025
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Can the cousins, lifelong partners in countless exploits, remain as important in each other’s lives despite the distance?—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
5 July 2025
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Dinos aren’t really a date night movie with 7% on a date, and those with a spouse/partner at 21%.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
5 July 2025
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“Brother.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brother. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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