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as in family
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
the last descendent of a race of kings
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as in ethnicity
a people having a common language, culture, and body of traditions
Winston Churchill's famous hope and prediction that World War II would be remembered by future generations as the finest hour of the Britannic race
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as in to speed
to proceed or move quickly
was racing around trying to get everything done before her big trip to India
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Recent Examples of race
Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
His team quickly identified the political backlash building to the handling of race and gender in Loudoun County’s public schools — which McAuliffe, like most Democrats at the time, blew off as a Fox News distraction.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 8 July 2025
Katie Black, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025
My mind raced ahead, imagining a future that didn’t even exist yet — a montage of quiet mornings, long walks, maybe even moving back to Australia with him.
—Chantal Miller, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
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Noun
But the Democratic race for Schakowsky’s seat, open for the first time in more than two decades, has attracted an even larger field.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
His team quickly identified the political backlash building to the handling of race and gender in Loudoun County’s public schools — which McAuliffe, like most Democrats at the time, blew off as a Fox News distraction.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 8 July 2025
Verb
Charlotte Motor Speedway, where NASCAR races round and round, calls Concord home.
—Katie Black, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025
My mind raced ahead, imagining a future that didn’t even exist yet — a montage of quiet mornings, long walks, maybe even moving back to Australia with him.
—Chantal Miller, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for race
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Her name was not released pending notification of her family.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 July 2025
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The Goncalves family blasted the plea deal Monday evening on social media.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
1 July 2025
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The existing program requires productions to report the diversity of their employees by race, ethnicity and gender.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
24 June 2025
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How 'Will Trent' actor Ramón Rodríguez created the hit show’s iconic detective The actor of Puerto Rican heritage, who's also a co-executive producer, liked the fact that the storyline initially made the character's ethnicity and background ambiguous.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
21 June 2025
Verb
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Players compete at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC) in Wimbledon, London.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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Canada in particular has used legislation to compel foreign digital platforms to hand over cash to help local producers compete against Hollywood by directly subsidizing local content.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2025
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The film is projected to earn $24 million over the weekend and speed past $107 million by Sunday.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
5 July 2025
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Ionic technology, on the other hand, speeds up dry time and cuts frizz (especially helpful in humid weather) but can leave fine hair looking too sleek or limp if overused.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
5 July 2025
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Now, the Ngai Tahu Research Centre at the South Island’s University of Canterbury will lead research to de-extinct the giant moa on behalf of the South Island Maori iwi (tribe) of the same name, working with technologies and support from Colossal, in which Jackson is an investor.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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The research center — which will take the lead in directing the moa efforts — was established in 2011 to support the Ngāi Tahu, the principal iwi (Māori tribe) of the southern region of New Zealand.—
Degen Pener,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
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Travelers who hold dual citizenship and maintain Cuban nationality do not need to apply for the visa.—
Maykel Gonzalez,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2025
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The point is this: Yes, the nationality of the this weekend’s betrothed is American.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Abrego Garcia denies being a member of the gang and contends the charges don’t justify holding him in jail.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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Parker and Stone contend that incoming Skydance-Paramount president Jeff Shell is attempting to tank outside bids for the next round of South Park’s digital rights, which remain under Paramount for two more years.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2025
Verb
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Drivers who only plan on traveling for short distances in extreme temperatures may not need to be concerned.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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Located within the downtown area, anchor your stay by parking your car (free of charge) and traveling on foot to explore shops, the farmers market, and restaurants.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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“Race.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/race. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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