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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
Armed with beanies and boots, folks shuffle through a cluster of mobile saunas.
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Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Some folks swear by the idea of kicking off the new year with better habits, resolving to change this and do that differently.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
As folks gear up for the Detroit Auto Show in the Motor City, the event is also hitting the road one week early.
—Jack Springgate, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
What a slap in the face to the folks who’ve studied, who’ve researched, who’ve invented, who’ve saved lives, who’ve fought for their lives, who’ve lost their lives, who’ve devoted their lives to keeping that last group as small as possible.
—Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
One, when no one is in charge, no one is responsible (classic definition of a bureaucracy), which is obviously the case here (project management 101, folks).
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Now, as the courageous Iranians take to the streets to fight for their lives, the incredible sounds of silence from these folks speak volumes.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2026
About 70% worked with a licensed health care professional or someone with emergency response training, while 65% had one of those folks in attendance at least some of the time.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 8 Jan. 2026
But, at a moment when big narrative audio studios are shuttering, loads of people are being laid off and fewer documentary series are being made, this sentence really struck a nerve in the industry of folks who produce, write, edit and sound design longform narrative audio.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Some folks swear by the idea of kicking off the new year with better habits, resolving to change this and do that differently.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
As folks gear up for the Detroit Auto Show in the Motor City, the event is also hitting the road one week early.
—Jack Springgate, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
What a slap in the face to the folks who’ve studied, who’ve researched, who’ve invented, who’ve saved lives, who’ve fought for their lives, who’ve lost their lives, who’ve devoted their lives to keeping that last group as small as possible.
—Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
One, when no one is in charge, no one is responsible (classic definition of a bureaucracy), which is obviously the case here (project management 101, folks).
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Now, as the courageous Iranians take to the streets to fight for their lives, the incredible sounds of silence from these folks speak volumes.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2026
About 70% worked with a licensed health care professional or someone with emergency response training, while 65% had one of those folks in attendance at least some of the time.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 8 Jan. 2026
But, at a moment when big narrative audio studios are shuttering, loads of people are being laid off and fewer documentary series are being made, this sentence really struck a nerve in the industry of folks who produce, write, edit and sound design longform narrative audio.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for folks
Noun
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Through a life-saving program at the American Red Cross, volunteers go door to door across Los Angeles, helping people protect their homes and families before a fire ever starts.—
Jasmine Viel,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Despite the warning, Andrea and Rusty went on to expand their family.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Wrought Studio Lawandra Modern Upholstered Swivel Storage Chair To the naked eye, this may seem like a typical upholstered chair, but there’s one sneaky detail that makes a world of difference.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Sassanid Persian coins reflect the far-reaching ties that China had with the known world.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Environmental groups and the tribe are pursuing litigation against the federal and state governments over the site, which the groups say was rushed to completion without any opportunity for public comment or environmental review as required by NEPA.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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But a landmark land claims settlement in 1980 exempted Maine from federal Indian gaming laws, which has prevented the tribes from opening casinos on their lands.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Many responded not to the dollar amount, but to the unexpected humanity behind the moment.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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Against a backdrop of a world divided, these teens rise with fire, wit, and unshakable humanity – delivering a masterclass in courage, conviction, and the kind of hope that refuses to be silenced.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Video from the fire department showed crews pouring water on the house fire at 110th and State on Tuesday morning.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Fortunately, the American public is much more informed and less likely to be deceived by the meat and dairy industry than in 1977.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Jan. 2026
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In the past, the president has pushed to take Fannie and Freddie public.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The youngest of the Kardashian-Jenner clan was snapper whispering sweet nothings to her beau as the pair watched a match during the BNP Paribas Open in March.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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The Hough clan just got a little bigger.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Folks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folks. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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