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as in related
having a close connection like that between family members archaeology and the kindred science of anthropology
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as in compatible
having or marked by agreement in feeling or action finally found people who were kindred spirits when she joined the hiking club
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as in family
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor the kingdom's royal kindred actually numbers in the thousands
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Recent Examples of kindred
James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026 And even a cursory internet search reveals Baryshnikov as a kindred spirit to Margarita in her passion for fashion. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
Kyle Thomas, People.com, 1 June 2025 The French researchers, working with another team in Montreal, Canada, identified a specific problem mutation in this kindred. —Markham Heid, Time, 6 Dec. 2022 See All Example Sentences for kindred
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The group recognized Friedmann as a kindred spirit. —James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026 And even a cursory internet search reveals Baryshnikov as a kindred spirit to Margarita in her passion for fashion. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
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There could be challenges that pop up during this time, like needing to handle family problems or stepping in to help one of your kindreds. —Kyle Thomas, People.com, 1 June 2025 The French researchers, working with another team in Montreal, Canada, identified a specific problem mutation in this kindred. —Markham Heid, Time, 6 Dec. 2022 See All Example Sentences for kindred
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The Nuclear Regulation Authority said nuclear power plants and related facilities in the region were intact and no abnormalities were detected.— Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
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The Nuclear Regulation Authority said nuclear power plants and related facilities in the region were all intact and no abnormalities were detected.— CBS News, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
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His team found that this Omnistealer was compatible with more than 60 cryptocurrency wallet extensions, including MetaMask and Coinbase; more than 10 password managers, including LastPass; more than 10 web browsers, including Chrome and Firefox; and cloud storage services like Google Drive.— Jessica Klein, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2026
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How to find AirDrop on Android On compatible Galaxy and Pixel phones, AirDrop takes its place in the standard Quick Share panel for Android, which has long been used for file and data transfers.— David Nield, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2026
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Word of Smith’s death had shattered his family, especially his father, who can’t believe his son is gone.— Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
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At least, that’s the story his family has always told him.— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
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Those warnings lay out the increasingly stark consequences of a war the United States and Israel embarked on, including in friendly or allied nations, which now face the prospect of economic chaos.— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
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Brian Jacobsen, chief economist at Annex Wealth Management, was cautiously optimistic, suggesting Washington may carve out safe-passage exemptions for allied vessels.— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
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The measure passed in a post-midnight session by unanimous consent, meaning no members objected.— CBS News, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
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The fate of the polling sites at A&T, Elon, UNCG and WCU was left to the State Board of Elections because their respective county boards of elections couldn’t come to unanimous decisions on voting plans.— Mary Ramsey April 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
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Single-source grants The legislative auditor’s report found that from July 2022 through December 2024, BHA paid out roughly $200 million annually to counties, tribes and providers for services related to mental health and substance abuse disorder, totaling some 830 separate grant agreements.— Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
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The abuse of California’s Native tribes, beginning with the first Spanish explorers, is inescapably true.— Dan Walters, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2026
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The astronauts have also talked about how Earth looks like one united place, rather than a globe marked by lines demarcating countries or other divisions.— Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
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Jesus Hellin/Europa Press via Getty Images This week, the NBA and the EuroLeague will come together and see if there is a united future for basketball in Europe.— Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
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Because of their large families and the nature of their viral content, Smith and Neeleman both tend to get cited in conversations about a conservative cultural resurgence; in 2024, Nara and Lucky Blue Smith even took their kids to visit the Neeleman clan in Kamus, Utah.— Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 20 Apr. 2026
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The James clan has the chance to add another chapter to its family lore this month, thanks to Bronny's growth into a player that all of the Los Angeles Lakers can trust.— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Kindred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/kindred. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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