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Recent Examples of extended family
Earlier in his testimony, Mead explained his approach to dealing with Kay’s issues were also based on his experience with an extended family member who had mood swings due to prescription drugs.
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Sean Emery, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
And some of them continued to work for you — became part of your extended family.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
Please keep his wife Sarah, their children, my parents and extended family in your prayers.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 18 Sep. 2025
Most of us are supporting more than just ourselves – kids, elderly parents, sometimes extended family too.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 7 Sep. 2025
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Sean Emery, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
And some of them continued to work for you — became part of your extended family.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
Please keep his wife Sarah, their children, my parents and extended family in your prayers.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 18 Sep. 2025
Most of us are supporting more than just ourselves – kids, elderly parents, sometimes extended family too.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extended family
Noun
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For approximately one-third of households without access to a car, that can amount to a 90-minute bus commute each way for a simple grocery run.—
April Quevedo,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The exhaustion and frustration of keeping the household running are taking a toll.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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Namely, going after the drug traffickers themselves by raiding Mexican cartel trap houses and robbing their mules, using equipment borrowed from their parents including night-vision goggles and beanbag shotguns.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Extended family.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extended%20family. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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