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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 property was built with families in mind, as a companion to the not-so-family-friendly Floral.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
In Pennridge, families are weighing their next steps.
—Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Anyone who has seen the way the space works today can recognize that there are a lot of families who find this very, very difficult right now.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
Congress passed legislation last July establishing the Education Freedom Tax Credit, which allows families in participating states to receive up to $1,700 off their federal taxes for contributions made to organizations that give scholarships to students in grades K-12.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
The release of homicide victims’ names is delayed by two weeks to allow time for the victims’ families to be notified of a death by Chicago police.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
The district was sued by 17 families of students and staff who died, 17 students and staff who were injured, and 18 students who suffered trauma.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
The division said those services are available to victims, survivors and families around the clock.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has lobbied world leaders for help reuniting families.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
In Pennridge, families are weighing their next steps.
—Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Anyone who has seen the way the space works today can recognize that there are a lot of families who find this very, very difficult right now.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
Congress passed legislation last July establishing the Education Freedom Tax Credit, which allows families in participating states to receive up to $1,700 off their federal taxes for contributions made to organizations that give scholarships to students in grades K-12.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
The release of homicide victims’ names is delayed by two weeks to allow time for the victims’ families to be notified of a death by Chicago police.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
The district was sued by 17 families of students and staff who died, 17 students and staff who were injured, and 18 students who suffered trauma.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
The division said those services are available to victims, survivors and families around the clock.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has lobbied world leaders for help reuniting families.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for families
Noun
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There are all these different tribes that live in the city.—
Lale Arikoglu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Mar. 2026
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The other 30% is split between municipalities, counties and tribes.—
Adrienne Roberts,
Freep.com,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The lunchtime crowd — high schoolers, blue-collar types, the elderly — waited patiently for their orders.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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For seasoned pickleball players, finding the best paddle for competitive play may require a series of trial-and-error attempts, but a little education about paddle types can also go a long way.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 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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Salvation takes place in a mountainous region of Turkey where two Kurdish clans have grown up in constant distrust of each other.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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As in his previous books, Pollan employs a travelogue approach to exploring these topics, conversing with a bevy of experts, including neuroscientists, philosophers, and artists of various kinds.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
11 Mar. 2026
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Margarita fans will love this pie for fiestas of all kinds.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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Everyone is staying in their houses.—
Serra Yedikardes,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Cognitive Mercury is trining Jupiter, uniting your 7th and 11th houses — which both focus on your connections with other people.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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The state doesn’t maintain data exclusive to micromobility crashes, meaning most law enforcement agencies file e-bike accidents under other categories, like bike or motorcycle crashes.—
Alissa Gary,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Calling the five categories — healthcare, family care, housing, groceries and energy — the most vital for most people, Schneider said the country needs 4 million new homes in rural, urban and suburban areas.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Roozbeh Farahanipour, a former Iranian dissident who now lives in Los Angeles, worries that a destabilized Iran, with its complex cultural heritage and patchwork of ethnic and religious groups, could devolve into a far worse mess than post-invasion Iraq.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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At times, groups of works are organized around joined tables, on top of which are placed perishables preserved in lead, resin, or plaster.—
Li Qi,
Artforum,
6 Mar. 2026
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Here’s a post by right-wing commentator Michael Cernovich on the SOB Act, just a taste of how much some of the MAGA folks don’t like this measure.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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There is no ill will against folks who may have different beliefs about vaccines.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Families.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/families. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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