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as in family
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
her folks have farmed that land for five generations
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Recent Examples of folks
There’s already a Lake George in Hammond where folks fish for bass.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
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
Indeed, folks who tried it reported that making a hard stop felt smoother, more exact and linear, and without the usual stutter of a hydraulic ABS system.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 6 May 2026
Costco wanted Amex to accept an extremely low rate on the money folks spent at its stores, a shift that would have made that business uneconomical.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Your entry-level folks start to wonder whether loyalty even matters.
—Big Think, 4 May 2026
Meteorologists warned folks should take steps now to protect their plants from the cold.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
Lower-income folks who may have to travel further to get to work will end up paying the taxes if road use is taxed instead of gas taxes.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
For many folks, Wienerschnitzel just tastes like home.
—Michael Deeds
may 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 May 2026
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
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
Indeed, folks who tried it reported that making a hard stop felt smoother, more exact and linear, and without the usual stutter of a hydraulic ABS system.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 6 May 2026
Costco wanted Amex to accept an extremely low rate on the money folks spent at its stores, a shift that would have made that business uneconomical.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Your entry-level folks start to wonder whether loyalty even matters.
—Big Think, 4 May 2026
Meteorologists warned folks should take steps now to protect their plants from the cold.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
Lower-income folks who may have to travel further to get to work will end up paying the taxes if road use is taxed instead of gas taxes.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
For many folks, Wienerschnitzel just tastes like home.
—Michael Deeds
may 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for folks
Noun
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Denver Police Chief Ron Thomas did not discuss Mott’s extensive criminal history at a news conference Tuesday morning but noted that investigators were reaching out to his family and those who knew him seeking additional information about his motivations.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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The Yellowstone universe includes several spinoffs that explore the Dutton family's legacy across different generations.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The other major source of jet fuel exports to world markets are refineries in China, South Korea and India.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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Maybe soccer has a world of fans who haven’t quite grasped this new-money concept.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2026
Noun
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While state or local governments can often issue tax-exempt bonds to finance large, job-creating projects, such as infrastructure construction, schooling, or healthcare, tribes cannot easily do the same.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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Today it’s fragmented across platforms, tribes, influencers, bots, niche communities and algorithmic feeds.—
Sarah DaVanzo,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Your humanity deserves to be witnessed, not just acknowledged from a distance.—
Mark Osborne,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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There’s a sincere engagement with humanity’s more difficult realities.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Two rooms in the Soukana and Delos accommodation blocks are wheelchair accessible, and one of the two-storey Madrague houses has a ground floor bathroom and sofa bed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Businessman and real estate agent Dan Thornberg has an intriguing sales pitch for a house he’s just listed.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Finalists not only have to demonstrate their dance skills, but are tested on their knowledge of football, public-speaking talent and fitness — pushups, situps, plank poses.—
Lisa Gutierrez
May 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
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Broward County Judge Woody Robert Clermont stood before the Florida Supreme Court Wednesday morning to take what was coming to him — a public reprimand for showing up in another judge’s courtroom to serve as a lawyer for a friend facing a domestic violence accusation.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2026
Noun
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This time, the Sully clan is at war with a fiery enemy Na’vi tribe on Pandora.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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The Cox clan would eat dinner at Adairsville’s posh Barnsley Gardens and breakfast at Patty’s, a famous truck stop.—
Mark Bradley for the AJC,
AJC.com,
9 May 2026
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“Folks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folks. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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