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as in clan
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 kind
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 family
The decades of waiting have been agony for Cindy's family members, 13 of whom are planning to attend the execution in person, including Cindy's mom.
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Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
When their owner and driver are killed in a crash, the owner’s widow, Virginia, must rally her fractured family to save the team, protect their legacy, and chase a championship.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
What is the family dynamic in this next chapter?
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Fast forward 70-ish years, and the hotel was sold to Orient Express, who managed it until 2011 when the Pujol family, who own several hotels in the area, snapped it up.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
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Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
When their owner and driver are killed in a crash, the owner’s widow, Virginia, must rally her fractured family to save the team, protect their legacy, and chase a championship.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
What is the family dynamic in this next chapter?
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Fast forward 70-ish years, and the hotel was sold to Orient Express, who managed it until 2011 when the Pujol family, who own several hotels in the area, snapped it up.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for family
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In hindsight, this was NOT exactly a great idea for the clan.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Take a walk to Chew Jetty, a historic waterfront settlement of stilt houses built by Chinese immigrants in the 19th century; visit Little India, with its heady, culture-melding atmosphere; or make a day doing the rounds of clan temples (Khoo Kongsi included) and Peranakan mansions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Some experts suspect that there may be several volcano archetypes — ones that prefer to throw out lava, for instance, or the especially explosive kind.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 May 2026
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The point of racially conscious practices of any kind shouldn’t be to hit particular numerical targets, but to improve, little by little, the institutions in a wealthy and powerful democracy that has not yet escaped the present effects of a deeply racist past.—
Stephen L. Carter,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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Suspect Cole Tomas Allen was confined to a padded cell with constant lighting and repeatedly strip-searched; the judge noted the jail houses convicted killers without such restrictions.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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Many major fashion houses have brought on new creative directors in the past year, meaning tonight will mark many designers' first Met Gala in their new roles.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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Besides the lawsuit from the tribes, NDN Collective and other environmental groups filed a request for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to halt the project.—
Sarah Raza,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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Many of the workers were members of the Nisenan and Miwok tribes whom Sutter forced into slave labor.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Global companies already dominate the world's fastest-growing major consumer market across 20 product categories from soft drinks and spirits to savory snacks, detergents, and diapers, the report said.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
7 May 2026
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Each puzzle has exactly one solution, so watch out for words or items that seem to belong to multiple categories!—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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There’s already a Lake George in Hammond where folks fish for bass.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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That is exactly what Delany-Brumsey did in her time at Fountain House, a leading nonprofit which uses the successful clubhouse model for such folks.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2026
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Hantaviruses are a group of viruses primarily found in species of rodents across the world.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The Leapfrog Group released its semiannual hospital safety ratings and UConn Health for the 11th straight time received the group’s top, five-star rating.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Low-income borrowers carried auto loan debt balances that were nearly $4,000 higher, on average, than households with earnings above roughly $175,000, the organizations found.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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Poorer households, defined as those earning less than $40,000, cut their gas consumption by 7%, the report found, but still spent 12% more on gas in March.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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“Family.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/family. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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