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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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Aspen Wooten, a talented tennis prodigy who moved from Memphis to Lake Nona with her family as a ninth grader, had accomplished just about everything available in her four-year high school career — including winning more than 100 matches.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Knowing that my picture, whether flattering or not, is going to be posted (or shared with our family) is extremely daunting.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 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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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
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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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
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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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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“Folks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folks. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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