as in relative
a person connected with another by blood or marriage
we both were surprised to learn that we are distant cousins
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In June, Michelle got a call from her cousin who lives near Cuyahoga Falls in Silver Lake.
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Stephanie Warsmith and Paula Schleis, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
Simran had facilitated contact between the two and even supported her cousin during dark times.
—Charley Ross, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2024
The rapper was groomed and abused by his cousin between the ages of 9-16.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 11 Oct. 2024
According to a text written by the artist, his father would eventually follow, joined by his cousin and chupacabras.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 11 Oct. 2024
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Stephanie Warsmith and Paula Schleis, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
Simran had facilitated contact between the two and even supported her cousin during dark times.
—Charley Ross, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2024
The rapper was groomed and abused by his cousin between the ages of 9-16.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 11 Oct. 2024
According to a text written by the artist, his father would eventually follow, joined by his cousin and chupacabras.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Cousin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cousin. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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