as in relationship
the fact or state of having something in common
she and I have a special kinship since we both grew up in England
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Recent Examples of kinship
Osborn, like millions of others, including 300,000 independents in Nebraska, does not feel kinship with either camp, but his populist sentiments are not as extreme as those of Steve Bannon, Trump’s former advisor who blames tech oligarchs for destroying America.
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Jeffrey Fleishman, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2025
Does their respective positions in the game — as top players, captains, icons — make Matthews, now 27, feel a special kinship with McDavid, who turned 28 last month?
—Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
Practicing loving-kindness could increase happiness while strengthening feelings of kinship with all living beings, a few of the benefits of metta meditation described by the Buddha in the Karaniya Metta Sutta.
—Jeremy David Engels, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2025
It’s believed that these apartments were shared by those either connected through kinship or through occupation.
—Ashley Gardini, JSTOR Daily, 14 Jan. 2025
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Jeffrey Fleishman, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2025
Does their respective positions in the game — as top players, captains, icons — make Matthews, now 27, feel a special kinship with McDavid, who turned 28 last month?
—Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
Practicing loving-kindness could increase happiness while strengthening feelings of kinship with all living beings, a few of the benefits of metta meditation described by the Buddha in the Karaniya Metta Sutta.
—Jeremy David Engels, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2025
It’s believed that these apartments were shared by those either connected through kinship or through occupation.
—Ashley Gardini, JSTOR Daily, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kinship
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While Swift’s social media silence and retreat from her famous friend group has only fueled the rumor mill, those in the know suggest this is all about self-preservation, not just relationship drama.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
21 Mar. 2025
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Empathy is the heartbeat of every meaningful relationship.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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With the local connection, Power Four experience and several stops as an athletic director, Scott could make sense for Maryland.—
Taylor Lyons,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Mar. 2025
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Because of the long-standing connections between geoengineering research and development, the military, and Silicon Valley, Surprise argues, Stardust shouldn’t be viewed as a rogue actor.—
Ramin Skibba,
WIRED,
22 Mar. 2025
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The association was also set to investigate the Philadelphia 76ers amid Joel Embiid's absence earlier this season, and they are now being looked at due to Paul George and Tyrese Maxey missing games as their season continues to falter.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Of this sample, 510 reported a diagnosis of ED The researchers then used univariate and multivariate logistic regression to look for associations with an emphasis on the a-word: associations.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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The imposing warmth of South Florida proved no match for the affinity keeping them patient.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Do have an affinity for any particular types of birds?—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Mar. 2025
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Like many varieties of food dyes, there has been some correlation to tumors and cancer cells, according to a study from the Center for Science in Public Interest.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Subsequent studies appeared to affirm the correlation, strengthening the belief among the general public about the benefits of red wine.—
Dylan Scott,
Vox,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Kinship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kinship. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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