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sibling

Definition for sibling

noun as in sister or brother

Strongest matches

brother, relative, sister

Strong matches

kin, kinfolk, sib

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That intensity is, not surprisingly, alive and well and this rare “outside” episode is a fun romp through sibling rivalry and the other characters’ views of teamwork and competition.

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There can also be the feelings of other siblings to consider—the children you are choosing not to be near.

Juan has an older sibling who was approved for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, which provides work authorization to people who moved to the U.S. as children and lack legal status.

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Toner-Rodgers was raised in Sebastopol, a sleepy town in California’s wine country, along with four siblings.

The youngest of four children, she was teased by her siblings for remembering family events for what they ate—like the baked salmon at a wedding or mom’s pizza.

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