1
as in clan
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
the Adams family made remarkable contributions to American life for more than two centuries
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as in kind
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
the flute, the clarinet, the oboe, and other members of the woodwind family
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Recent Examples of family
As the donations continue to grow, Joe Carr and his family hope this year's event will push the fundraiser past the $100,000 mark.
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Nick Lunemann,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Update a family calendar so everyone sees the moving parts.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
All along the border, people move back and forth to shop, visit family members, or attend school, but for Tohono O’odham in the United States and Mexico, the ability to cross the border is integral to holding their community together.
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Geraldo L. Cadava,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
Most have the family film earning about $150 million through the weekend, but some forecasters have that figure climbing as high as $175 million.
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Jack Dunn,
Variety,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for family
Nick Lunemann,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Update a family calendar so everyone sees the moving parts.
—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
All along the border, people move back and forth to shop, visit family members, or attend school, but for Tohono O’odham in the United States and Mexico, the ability to cross the border is integral to holding their community together.
—
Geraldo L. Cadava,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
Most have the family film earning about $150 million through the weekend, but some forecasters have that figure climbing as high as $175 million.
—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for family
Recent Examples of Synonyms for family
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Zeenat’s mother was a respected woman in her clan; both of Zeenat’s sisters had married into a Syed family, and her brother worked for the village head and had authority enough to report directly to the local landlord.
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Rhaena is cast out, but the rest of the Velaryon clan are closer than ever.
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Fans will appreciate the one-of-a-kind decor and furnishings, including original seats from the ballpark, an authentic scoreboard and a coffee table signed by Red Sox players.
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Lands’ statement gave no indication of how park officials concluded the liner was cut using a knife of some kind.
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Now that Love's eight children are all grown up and out of the house, the family has opted to sell the home and look for something smaller near Lake Tahoe, according to the listing agency.
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Plaintiffs have used internal documents from the companies to allege that, in house, people have long recognized a correlation between NEC and the use of preterm formulas made from cow’s milk.
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Trump valued more than two dozen assets at over $50 million, which is the highest disclosure category on the form.
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The report also highlighted improvements in clearance rates and an overall decrease in major crime categories, including robberies.
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The British Army also provided protection from attacks by Native American tribes, giving many settlers little reason to support a rebellion.
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Representatives from two local tribes draw a parallel between the gather and past efforts to expel their people from their ancestral lands, and say the horses are intertwined with their culture.
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Prosecutors accused the group of transporting unaccompanied children between the ages of 5 and 13 from Juárez, Mexico, into the United States.
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Large friendship groups can be a really cool experience, but can also pose challenges in terms of the depths of intimacy that can be cultivated with each person.
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Putting on a community festival is no small feat, but around town, folks are putting in hard work to make fun happen this weekend.
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It's made for true athletes and generally active folks alike.
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The apartments will be reserved for households earning between 30% and 70% of the area’s median income, providing affordable housing options for low- and moderate-income residents.
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According to reports for the recycLA program, a commercial and multifamily waste collection franchise program, only about half of households and business are separating their compostable waste.
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“Family.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/family. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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