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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 hotel offers kid-friendly experiences offered at the pool, in addition to onsite babysitting services.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
The district is making counselors available to all students and families affected by the tragedy.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
For families dealing with allergies, wildfire smoke, pets or newer homes with lingering chemical odors, upgrading to a real HEPA air purifier can make a noticeable difference.
—Ryan Brennan
may 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
Today, as real estate costs in the neighborhood climb, with some homes priced well over $500,000, families are facing the same problem.
—Stacker, Boston Herald, 18 May 2026
This allows people to focus their reading in areas that may be more relevant to them or their families.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The families were well-known locally, records show.
—Pamela McLoughlin, 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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
The district is making counselors available to all students and families affected by the tragedy.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
For families dealing with allergies, wildfire smoke, pets or newer homes with lingering chemical odors, upgrading to a real HEPA air purifier can make a noticeable difference.
—Ryan Brennan
may 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
Today, as real estate costs in the neighborhood climb, with some homes priced well over $500,000, families are facing the same problem.
—Stacker, Boston Herald, 18 May 2026
This allows people to focus their reading in areas that may be more relevant to them or their families.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The families were well-known locally, records show.
—Pamela McLoughlin, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for families
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But as sovereign nations, Native American tribes can advance their climate initiatives independently of state and federal progress.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
18 May 2026
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But lawyers for the Native American tribes argued that its ruling departs from more than 40 years of unbroken practice of individuals suing in courts throughout the country to vindicate their rights under Section 2.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
Noun
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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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Families are assembling adjacent estates over time, creating compounds designed to remain within clans for generations.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
16 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
Noun
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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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Still under construction are a series of woodland houses and cottages, two Padel courts and an ambitious Roman-style bath house.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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They've been called granny flats, carriage houses, or mother-in-law suites.—
Lee Cowan,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Even the most basic categories include a proper work setup, seating area, and oversized marble bathrooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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The categories are subdivided into smaller, more specific portfolios, and the effect is a kind of social levelling, a carnival through classification.—
Max Norman,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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Many are surfers and on WhatsApp groups that have the latest intel on which beach has the best waves that day, so do ask them for advice.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Fuel and fertilizer needed for the rice crop are just the latest necessities to become unaffordable in Rakhine state, which has been devastated by intense fighting between the Myanmar military and the Arakan Army (AA), one of the many rebel groups in the country.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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Because, folks, nobody writes music like this anymore.—
Russell Platt,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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Frank's knack for constituent services was well known throughout the district, with some folks around these parts boasting about how they had been helped out by Barney - no last name necessary.—
Jon Keller,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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“Families.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/families. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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