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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
Despite the potential dangers, some young users and their families say trying the controversial therapy is preferable to being stuck in the status quo.
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Rachel Hale, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Jenkins, a former Brevard County school board member and speech pathologist, released a launch video casting herself as a fighter for working families, drawing on her own experience working multiple jobs to make ends meet.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Along with visiting Machu Picchu, families can go horseback riding, mountain biking, paragliding, and more.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
About a decade ago, the district closed and overhauled Collins and fired educators at Chalmers and Johnson who had built relationships with families and temporarily handed the schools over to a private operator to try to turn them around academically.
—Mila Koumpilova, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2025
And although the data is stronger because of the large number of reports researchers analyzed, instances of ingestion are likely underreported to poison control centers — because families have to think to make the report after something bad happens, Hays said.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Philanthropy plays a catalytic role by empowering local financial institutions to serve families in need.
—Matt Damon, TIME, 22 Mar. 2025
Their families even know each other well, Snapp said.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2025
Rachel Hale, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Jenkins, a former Brevard County school board member and speech pathologist, released a launch video casting herself as a fighter for working families, drawing on her own experience working multiple jobs to make ends meet.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Along with visiting Machu Picchu, families can go horseback riding, mountain biking, paragliding, and more.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
About a decade ago, the district closed and overhauled Collins and fired educators at Chalmers and Johnson who had built relationships with families and temporarily handed the schools over to a private operator to try to turn them around academically.
—Mila Koumpilova, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2025
And although the data is stronger because of the large number of reports researchers analyzed, instances of ingestion are likely underreported to poison control centers — because families have to think to make the report after something bad happens, Hays said.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Philanthropy plays a catalytic role by empowering local financial institutions to serve families in need.
—Matt Damon, TIME, 22 Mar. 2025
Their families even know each other well, Snapp said.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for families
Noun
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From the Roman centurion to the woman at the well, Jesus frequently interacted with and helped outsiders from differing tribes.—
John Fugelsang
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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Desert Warrior is the story of a pre-Islamic battle between Arab tribes and the Persian-Sasanian Empire in what is now southern Iraq.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Trubetter Foldable Travel Hangers Many standard hotel room closets contain at least one or two hangers, but other types of lodging—like Airbnb, boutique hotels, and hostels—may not have any at all.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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What are the two types of waterspouts?—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Yet the unit also targets dissenters and those, including various clans, some backed by Israel, that dare to defy Hamas’s rule.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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His death effectively ended the O’More as one of the major Irish clans.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, although consumers have been the primary drivers of this recent uptick in DeFi TVL, institutions of all kinds need to have absolute confidence that transactions, payments, and confirmations can occur as seamlessly as occur using current payment rails and options.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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What was once dismissed as a chatbot kicked off an AI boom of epic proportions and—as billions have flowed into AI startups of all kinds—OpenAI has become the most valuable startup ever, less than a month ago hitting a $500 billion valuation.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The 48 megapixel camera houses a telephoto lens with 1x, 2x, 4x and 8× optical zoom and 8K recording capabilities.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The couple put offers on half a dozen houses.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Two neighbors are likely experiencing much wider differences in inflation than the differences when looking at categories like age or race.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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And in the guest actor categories in both drama and comedy, it was split 50-50.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Critics and rights groups argued that both the ban and the bill function as tools for censorship, threatening freedom of expression, press freedom and fundamental rights.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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Sofi was among the first groups of people recruited to work for Kings Berry Farm.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Daniel has a special way of gathering folks who hold no qualms with showcasing their talent; so to see the historic dance company in this part of the city was such a distinct moment.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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This leaves the remainder, folks more likely to purchase insurance because of poorer health, with potentially exorbitant premiums and out-of-pocket costs.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Families.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/families. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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