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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
Wagner family Thanksgiving assist Earlier in the day, Magic brothers Franz and Moe Wagner sponsored a turkey dinner distribution event for 50 families from the Foundation for Foster Children in Orlando.
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Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
The run will mark the first time the Gallagher brothers have performed together since 2009, following years of public rivalry.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 27 Nov. 2024
JonBenét Ramsey’s brother Burke decided not to participate in the documentary as a result of how he’s been treated in the media.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
After the game, the brothers shared a hug at midfield and exchanged a few words before going back to their respective locker rooms.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 26 Nov. 2024
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Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
The run will mark the first time the Gallagher brothers have performed together since 2009, following years of public rivalry.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 27 Nov. 2024
JonBenét Ramsey’s brother Burke decided not to participate in the documentary as a result of how he’s been treated in the media.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
After the game, the brothers shared a hug at midfield and exchanged a few words before going back to their respective locker rooms.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brother
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He is survived by wife Heather Crist Paley; sons Jackson and Charlie; sisters Sarah, Brewster and Debby; and brother and former singing partner Jonathan Paley.Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
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Shortly after filing a notice of intention to appoint administrators, the designer and his sister were able to repurchase the Christopher Kane and More Joy fashion labels in July 2023.Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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That much is clear inside the company’s headquarters in Leuven, a town where monks first began brewing beer more than 600 years ago, fermenting hops with water from the polluted river running through town in the belief that the drink made the fish from the water safer to eat.BYVivienne Walt, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
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Artists in China depicted Cloth Bag as a plump, laughing monk often surrounded by children or animals.Megan Bryson, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2024
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George Lucas — a longtime friend of Murch’s, with the pair having written Lucas’ first film, THX 1138 — was brought to the London set as the team contemplated replacing Murch.Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
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With family and friends nearby, Combs was sitting there unshackled in the Daniel Patrick Moynihan Courthouse on Friday.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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Her cousin Derek Daigneault, 29, of Wichita, Kansas, was sentenced to life in prison Thursday for her murder after an investigation that spanned two states, the DA's office said.Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The pasta maker, in full sight of the dining room, is a cousin of the family of owners.Ann Abel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Although there was no extended In Memoriam section, the late Joe Bonsall came up for saluting as well, as the remaining Oak Ridge Boys made an appearance to briefly pay testimony to their comrade.Chris Willman, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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Get ready for non-stop assassin action as chaos ensues in the ordinary (and not-so-ordinary) life of Sakamoto and his comrades!Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
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Claire wants to stay for Ian’s final days, but the Fraser siblings gently encourage her to help Lord John.Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 22 Nov. 2024
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Each one represents a real person — someone’s child, parent, sibling, friend, neighbor or loved one — who was struck by a vehicle.Daryl Perry, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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Starting with the new year, LVMH will be F1’s largest global partner, according to Maffei.Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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The Hollywood Reporter raised a glass to awards season on Thursday night, hosting studio partners and awards strategists for a cocktail reception in Beverly Hills.THR Staff, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Brother.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brother. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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