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as in tribes
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 types
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 families
For families The resort is an excellent choice for families, especially those with pre-teens and teens who are old enough to really take advantage of all of the resort has to offer, including golf and tennis and all of the excursions and activities offered through the aquatic center.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Other airports named after presidents aren’t trademarked to companies managed by the honoree or their families.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Hale says that the families could be living in Las Vegas for the next three months.
—Michele Gile, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
After four years of sky-high inflation, American families can ill afford another round of higher food prices, but that’s exactly what’s coming if things remain unchanged.
—E.j. Antoni, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Sebastián Arcos, interim director of the Cuban Research Institute at Florida International University, said no one is physically forced to participate in these missions, but the conditions in Cuba push many to work in the program to try and earn some money to support their families.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Rejali calls for more engagement with housing advocacy groups, the school district, families and more.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Last year, volunteers and supporters helped 224 families after 154 local disasters.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Philanthropy plays a catalytic role by empowering local financial institutions to serve families in need.
—Matt Damon, TIME, 22 Mar. 2025
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Other airports named after presidents aren’t trademarked to companies managed by the honoree or their families.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Hale says that the families could be living in Las Vegas for the next three months.
—Michele Gile, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
After four years of sky-high inflation, American families can ill afford another round of higher food prices, but that’s exactly what’s coming if things remain unchanged.
—E.j. Antoni, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Sebastián Arcos, interim director of the Cuban Research Institute at Florida International University, said no one is physically forced to participate in these missions, but the conditions in Cuba push many to work in the program to try and earn some money to support their families.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Rejali calls for more engagement with housing advocacy groups, the school district, families and more.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Last year, volunteers and supporters helped 224 families after 154 local disasters.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Philanthropy plays a catalytic role by empowering local financial institutions to serve families in need.
—Matt Damon, TIME, 22 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for families
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Grizzlies were viewed as relatives by many tribes and played an important spiritual role.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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There are dozens of groups, calling themselves tribes.—
Nichole Marks,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These are the types of compliments that sustain a bid for contribution, especially this deep into the spring.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Fed officials generally look through those types of price surges, viewing them as temporary and not representative of broader trends.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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In mid-July, armed groups affiliated with Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri clashed with local Bedouin clans, spurring intervention by government forces who effectively sided with the Bedouins.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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For almost as long, these two clans have also been intimate friends (and relations) of the Pelosi family.—
James Reginato,
Vanity Fair,
5 Mar. 2026
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The standoff has paralyzed one of the council’s most consequential bodies and left a growing backlog of zoning proposals in limbo as the committee reviews zoning changes required to begin construction projects of all kinds across the city.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Cargo racks and handles of all kinds?—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
8 Apr. 2026
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There are majestic overhead views, grand Pacific sunsets, houses tucked among surrounding forests, their lights showing like fireflies through the foliage.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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The village at the top consists of two restaurants (the more expensive one has a view of a steep canyon and the blue Rio Grande below) and a smattering of houses.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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The songs, which in the original serve to introduce each cat’s personality, now operate as loose accompaniments to various categories at the ball.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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Podcast categories on Patreon with the highest earnings are pop culture and comedy; lifestyle and hobbies; and education and information.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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The tactic has become more popular with smugglers as police on the beaches try to thwart crossings by puncturing the rafts that groups of migrants have to inflate and carry to the water.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Still, health experts and groups including the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology argue that creating a tobacco-free generation could dramatically reduce preventable deaths and secure a healthier future for today’s children and future generations.—
Marie Helweg-Larsen,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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Whatever folks are craving, Haider said there’s something for everyone.—
Jenna Thompson
April 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Wall Street Journal notes that upper middle class folks are often white-collar professionals in dual-income households, who have benefitted from women’s advances in the workforce and rising wages in fields like software engineering.—
Sam Klebanov,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Families.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/families. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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