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as in families
archaic
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
the last descendent of a race of kings
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as in nations
dated
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 speeds
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 races
Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 8 Nov. 2025
Several candidates and local leaders who spoke with The Star said that the shift in this week’s races indicate that voters may be tired of being told to fear change and are instead resonating with candidates who embraced growth.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
As an example, Sopo said that in some majority-Hispanic Congressional districts in South Texas, conservative Latinos ran in races with historically tight margins of victory.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
But prices for electricity have continued moving in the wrong direction, and will be a major issue in the two major gubernatorial races this November—in New Jersey and Virginia.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Through this multi-season deal, Fever will bring its ticketing technology to SailGP, providing fans access to tickets for every event, along with personalized recommendations for upcoming races and experiences.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Democratic House Speaker Don Scott has described this as one of the five priority races in Virginia.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025
With 14 races scheduled starting on Friday, Oct 31, the event closes out the year in horse racing in North America.
—Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
The two races will impact the already narrow balance in the House, where Republicans currently hold a 219-213 majority.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Julia Manchester, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2025
Detroit City Council races Along with a heated mayor's race, there are two open districts seats and two at-large seats up for grabs on the Detroit City Council.
—Detroit Free Press, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Investors were listening closely for Microsoft’s commentary on capital expenditures as the company races to build out the infrastructure necessary to support AI demand.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
Boise and Garden City races One candidate running for Boise City Council has past drug charges, the Statesman found.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2025
Filmmaker Jordan Peele's feature debut and first venture into the realm of horror is an almost flawless, emotional roller coaster that races on the tracks of both Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) and The Stepford Wives (1975).
—Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 2025
As the science races forward, the number of type 1 diabetes cases is surging.
—Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google As SpaceX races to dominate satellite-to-phone services, Verizon is doubling down on rival AST SpaceMobile instead.
—Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
Shipments began Saturday to five states as the government races to prevent more deaths.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Noun
Candidate filing for 2026 races officially opens in December.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 8 Nov. 2025
Several candidates and local leaders who spoke with The Star said that the shift in this week’s races indicate that voters may be tired of being told to fear change and are instead resonating with candidates who embraced growth.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
As an example, Sopo said that in some majority-Hispanic Congressional districts in South Texas, conservative Latinos ran in races with historically tight margins of victory.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
But prices for electricity have continued moving in the wrong direction, and will be a major issue in the two major gubernatorial races this November—in New Jersey and Virginia.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Through this multi-season deal, Fever will bring its ticketing technology to SailGP, providing fans access to tickets for every event, along with personalized recommendations for upcoming races and experiences.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Democratic House Speaker Don Scott has described this as one of the five priority races in Virginia.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025
With 14 races scheduled starting on Friday, Oct 31, the event closes out the year in horse racing in North America.
—Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
The two races will impact the already narrow balance in the House, where Republicans currently hold a 219-213 majority.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
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Youngkin’s comments come after Democrats swept last night’s statewide and House of Delegates races in Virginia.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2025
Detroit City Council races Along with a heated mayor's race, there are two open districts seats and two at-large seats up for grabs on the Detroit City Council.
—Detroit Free Press, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Investors were listening closely for Microsoft’s commentary on capital expenditures as the company races to build out the infrastructure necessary to support AI demand.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
Boise and Garden City races One candidate running for Boise City Council has past drug charges, the Statesman found.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2025
Filmmaker Jordan Peele's feature debut and first venture into the realm of horror is an almost flawless, emotional roller coaster that races on the tracks of both Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) and The Stepford Wives (1975).
—Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 2025
As the science races forward, the number of type 1 diabetes cases is surging.
—Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google As SpaceX races to dominate satellite-to-phone services, Verizon is doubling down on rival AST SpaceMobile instead.
—Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
Shipments began Saturday to five states as the government races to prevent more deaths.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for races
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The 15 families who are suing the Christian girls’ summer camp lost daughters who were campers and counselors, including several from the Dallas area.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Nov. 2025
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Some families had to go without benefits for several days this month, Haynes said, and many federal workers in the Sacramento region are going unpaid in a season when the demand for food assistance always soars.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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While the United States rose from the wreckage of the war to take its place as the youngest member of the family of nations, many other communities caught up in it had to fight just as long and just as hard to find their own footing in the brave new world that followed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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These risks have prompted the United States, China, and other spacefaring nations to develop advanced systems for tracking, avoiding, and potentially removing orbital debris.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Cherry’s older brother, Taeshon, played collegiately and competes professionally overseas.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Sook also argued broadcast stations will continue to dominate political advertising sales, but faces stepped up competition from streaming services, where Nexstar competes with its NewsNation live TV streamer.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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Its greatest — and most realistic — role is as a legal safety net for when the world inevitably speeds past that limit.—
Sophie Yeo,
The Dial,
4 Nov. 2025
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So, Don handles the electric clippers in the backseat while Teddy speeds away from the crime scene.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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An effort to legalize online sports betting operated by tribes in Wisconsin is being challenged by the Sports Betting Alliance, which represents national companies such as Draft Kings, FanDuel and Bet 365.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Data sovereignty, for example — tribes owning and controlling their own AI data and infrastructure — could mitigate many of AI’s risks.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The nationalities of those arrested are unknown, Petro said.—
Justin Gomez,
ABC News,
7 Nov. 2025
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The nationalities and the identities of the foreign climbers still missing have not yet been confirmed, but Mahato said the group included climbers from France, Canada and Italy.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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But, if the Supreme Court ultimately holds that the president additionally has broad and unfettered authority to impose tariffs through IEEPA in times of national emergency, as the executive branch contends, that could diminish or conflict with Congress’ tariff authority.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The petition contends that Wilson’s office did not acknowledge the use of AI in the Turner case, despite pointed questions on the topic from the judge.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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On a sweltering July day, a steady stream of fans travels to the outskirts of Fort Worth to point iPhones across the highway at the TV greasy spoon frequented by oil industry fixer Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid travels back up from the stomach into the esophagus (tube connecting the throat to the stomach).—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Races.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/races. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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