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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
The families least likely to be able to navigate a DCF appeal are the same families most likely to be caught in this bill’s net.
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James R Mason, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
From there, the couples and their families move in together, navigating real-life compatibility, big personalities and even bigger expectations.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 May 2026
The key is making sure that growth happens responsibly and does not shift costs or risks onto families and small businesses.
—Scott Bores, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
Ballantyne West Tucked into far south Charlotte near the South Carolina border, Ballantyne West has become a magnet for professionals and families who want suburban polish with urban convenience.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
The Pelago Café’s story began in the region of Emilia‑Romagna, where both Amidei and Hitchmough’s fathers were born — both families emigrating to Highwood, Illinois in the late 1960s, where their daughters Ruthie and Mada were raised.
—Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
The data tells us that millions of families cannot afford the cost of care.
—Franklyn Baker, Baltimore Sun, 4 May 2026
This is a big deal for families with younger children who won’t have to wait as long to take a ride into the mines of Thunder Mountain.
—Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
For families Families are welcome at the property, but there isn’t anything particularly special that the hotel offers for children.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2026
James R Mason, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
From there, the couples and their families move in together, navigating real-life compatibility, big personalities and even bigger expectations.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 May 2026
The key is making sure that growth happens responsibly and does not shift costs or risks onto families and small businesses.
—Scott Bores, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
Ballantyne West Tucked into far south Charlotte near the South Carolina border, Ballantyne West has become a magnet for professionals and families who want suburban polish with urban convenience.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
The Pelago Café’s story began in the region of Emilia‑Romagna, where both Amidei and Hitchmough’s fathers were born — both families emigrating to Highwood, Illinois in the late 1960s, where their daughters Ruthie and Mada were raised.
—Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
The data tells us that millions of families cannot afford the cost of care.
—Franklyn Baker, Baltimore Sun, 4 May 2026
This is a big deal for families with younger children who won’t have to wait as long to take a ride into the mines of Thunder Mountain.
—Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
For families Families are welcome at the property, but there isn’t anything particularly special that the hotel offers for children.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for families
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While state or local governments can often issue tax-exempt bonds to finance large, job-creating projects, such as infrastructure construction, schooling, or healthcare, tribes cannot easily do the same.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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Today it’s fragmented across platforms, tribes, influencers, bots, niche communities and algorithmic feeds.—
Sarah DaVanzo,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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That is partially a product of the heaps of experience this group has together in these types of moments.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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All types of alcohol contribute to cancer by damaging DNA and increasing chronic inflammation, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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However, the ruthless King Saran (Oscar nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor) has suppressed magic users and enacts a rule of terror, which Zelie hopes to end in order to reunite Orisha’s clans.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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After fighting to find their way back to one another, Henry and Julia were at the standing stones of Craig Na Dun, hoping to return to their own time, and Brian and Ellen’s romantic escape was interrupted as the 1715 Jacobite Rising began, thrusting the clans into war.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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As the play reminds us, finding sanctuaries of many kinds in these times can be very difficult to achieve.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
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The stand-up and movie star was inundated with jokes of all kinds — though mostly about his stature — at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Sunday, with the special now available on Netflix.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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The rooms Designed like authentic Goan houses, each with its own distinct colors and landscaping, the resort seems quiet even when full (conference groups love this place).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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The change in beds, food, schedules and houses put a toll on our physical body that takes days to recover.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
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All Student Academy Award-winning films will be eligible to compete for the 99th Oscars in the short films categories — best animated short, best documentary short or best live action short.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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And, in a handful of states, certain categories of debt — including medical bills — cannot be garnished at all.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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The coach also pulled small groups of challenging students out of Lignore’s class to teach them social and emotional skills and helped Lignore make and consistently use behavior charts with her students.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The ambassadors wore Day-Glo-green T-shirts and usually worked in groups of two or three.—
Oren Peleg,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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The folks at the YMCA of Metro Denver believe that drowning deaths are completely preventable.—
Libby Smith,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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There’s also plenty of other finance folks, including Saul Goodman, Ken Moelis and Dan Levitan — plus legendary attorney Alan Grubman, Universal Music Group head Sir Lucian Grainge and several CAA agents.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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“Families.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/families. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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