1
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 Evers family moved into the home in 1955 after Medgar became Mississippi’s first NAACP Field Secretary.
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Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
In June 2025, a 3,502-square-foot single-family residence in the 700 block of Northampton Drive sold for $6,958,000, a price per square foot of $1,987.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
According to the petition documents, Jackson had initially been assured by Reiner’s siblings, Jake and Romy, and a family representative that his fees would be paid by the family.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 10 June 2026
That ambitious goal is driven by the Serpa’s family personal experience.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2026
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Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
In June 2025, a 3,502-square-foot single-family residence in the 700 block of Northampton Drive sold for $6,958,000, a price per square foot of $1,987.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
According to the petition documents, Jackson had initially been assured by Reiner’s siblings, Jake and Romy, and a family representative that his fees would be paid by the family.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 10 June 2026
That ambitious goal is driven by the Serpa’s family personal experience.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for family
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The event consists of live music, competition events such as highland dancing and sheepdog trials, food vendors and educational classes on what Scottish clans are.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Jenny Calendar has been revealed to be of gypsy descent, the same clan that cursed Angel with a soul, and she was sent to Sunnydale to monitor Angel—a secret that served as another wedge in her relationship with Giles, although the pair were moving toward reconciliation.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 June 2026
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More than 60 local, county and state law enforcement agencies in places where the games will be held recently completed a first-of-its-kind federal training program to help detect and deter the unauthorized presence of drones near World Cup sites and related fan events.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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At the main Pride Stage on Fifth Street, performers of all kinds will circulate throughout the weekend.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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The house was built in 2007 and the living area totals 3,892 square feet.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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What does a society look like when people have houses and care for their children?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Tadka, the microdrama platform within leading Indian streamer JioHotstar, has crossed 100 million users, establishing premium short-form content as a mainstream entertainment category in India.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Bathrooms are large, with soaking tubs, walk-in showers, and double vanities, standard even in entry-level room categories.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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But long before these explorers touched foot on Wyoming’s soil, Native American tribes were already thriving there, living on the land and honoring its sanctity.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The Indian government forbids outsiders from most contact with the tribe because their bodies aren't immune to modern day diseases.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
7 June 2026
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The Americans will face Australia in the second of three group-stage games next Friday in Seattle, where a draw will all but guarantee them a spot in the round of 32, something Pulisic said should be just the first objective for this team.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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The Swiss won four matches and drew twice in their European group to breeze to North America.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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In addition, folks can have their laundry cleaned and a shower for free.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Some of us have an opportunity to get coffee or drinks with some of these folks; some of us have already met some of these people.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Nonetheless, even the proposals alone could affect imports of some apparel, appliances and other household goods.—
Allie Canal,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
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What another rate hike could mean for consumers For most households, a single quarter-point rate hike wouldn’t dramatically change monthly expenses overnight.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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“Family.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/family. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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