as in family
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
the wedding joined the two tribes together
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Recent Examples of tribe
Connecticut’s current practice setup has drawn criticism from Sun players; the Mohegan tribe has priority at the venue, and community events have left Sun with half a court to practice on at times.
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Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Delightful welcomes to the tribe.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 30 Mar. 2026
The tribe made its home across Lake County before the arrival of white Europeans.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The tribe reportedly reached an agreement with the Boston group in July, and though the deal was presented to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, it was never brought before the Board of Governors, which must approve any deal.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
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Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Delightful welcomes to the tribe.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 30 Mar. 2026
The tribe made its home across Lake County before the arrival of white Europeans.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The tribe reportedly reached an agreement with the Boston group in July, and though the deal was presented to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, it was never brought before the Board of Governors, which must approve any deal.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tribe
Noun
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There is a priority placed on prevention and providing services to children and families within the home environment.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Unlike Superman, Kara was not raised by a loving human family or taught how to be a hero but is later forced to follow in her younger cousin's footsteps and become a hero.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Executioning was a hereditary métier, monopolized in Paris by the Sanson clan for nearly two centuries.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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The purpose of our mountain drive this morning is to rendezvous with Fitz and the rest of the Caldwell clan and take advantage of the virgin powder now piling up around California’s Carson Pass.—
Namir Khaliq,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Bringing a new perspective to campus Last summer, Tamura returned to campus, moving into a house across the street from UC Health.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Photos of the collision show the big rig with its back end on the road and its nose down the hilly yard, just feet from the house.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That’s why those folks lit up the bridge over the freeway during the World Series.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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The situation’s a little squirrellier for folks hoping to watch on their existing cable or satellite service.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Tribe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tribe. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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