Thesaurus results for KINSMAN

kinsman

noun

ˈkinz-mən

Definition of kinsman

as in cousin

a person connected with another by blood or marriage to protect the family honor, he sought to revenge the murder of his kinsman

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Recent Examples of kinsman Records of public meetings and community newspapers feature jabs at how far these sorry kinsmen have strayed from their heritage. — Eythana Miller, The Dial, 23 June 2026 As Molineux passes by, Robin recognizes his kinsman and hears the cruel laughter of the mob. — John Swansburg, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026 But the chief’s kinsmen failed to honor his request. — Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025 Compared to Joshua Thompson and his kinsmen, the McAlberts of Canton were mere liegemen in the local hackerama. — Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 24 Aug. 2025 Rediscovering his family’s ancestral land centuries after the religious wars forced those kinsmen to flee, our caballero soon steps in to protect a local clan from an oppressive landowner and his abusive henchmen. — Ben Croll, Variety, 20 Sep. 2024

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Completing a not-quite Scooby Gang are Mallory (Grace Brennan), returning to public school after three years of homeschooling, and her cousin Weldon (Colter Lee), a deadpan original turn on the nerd.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Bo has had a close relationship with his older cousin Tilden.

— Lia Beck, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2026

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Authorities have reportedly issued more than a dozen subpoenas, including to some of Omar’s relatives, and are examining her family’s immigration paperwork.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
According to the indictment, detainees were subjected to electric shocks, simulated drowning, beatings, asphyxiation, sleep deprivation and threats against their relatives.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

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