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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
Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
The guy who has won over 60 Cup races, and holds the record for most wins across all three series (233), can't buy a win lately.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Reddick, meanwhile, secured his fifth win of the 2026 season — a major accomplishment just nine races into the year.
—Ryan Brennan
april 22, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
Michael Jordan keeps making headlines at NASCAR races, and his latest viral moment has social media buzzing all over again.
—Ryan Brennan
april 22, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
The eight-episode season will be entered for outstanding comedy series, with 15 cast members vying in the supporting actor and actress races and four additional performers submitted in guest acting categories.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
The Michigan Democratic Party announced its nominees for key races in the November 2026 election, including Attorney General and Secretary of State.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
In races where Republicans had reported their fundraising by Tuesday evening, Democrats were far outpacing them.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Both men are competing for seats that are expected to remain in Republicans’ hands, but Trump’s backing reflects a preference for the establishment candidates in races where other challengers are positioning themselves as conservative outsiders.
—Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
Some Senate races in what should be Republican strongholds are suddenly looking tighter that expected.
—Nancy Cook, Bloomberg, 7 Apr. 2026
When Robby races into the room, our drunk country clubber is being restrained, and his nose is bleeding.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
Theron races through the forest and rafts through the rapids while Egerton follows her into caves and down the side of a cliff.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Amazon plans to double its launch frequency and cram more satellites into each rocket as the company races to catch up with SpaceX’s Starlink.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
His mind races back to a time in his country of birth.
—Sara Sidner, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
As Europe races toward energy independence, this facility could become a primary feeder for a pipeline network meant to power the continent’s heavy industry.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
That prompted the team to tab Myatt Snider, who races part-time in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Noun
Hoka sponsors several road and track, trail, and triathlon athletes, as well as road races like the Big Sur International Marathon, and is generally a big name in the running world.
—Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
The guy who has won over 60 Cup races, and holds the record for most wins across all three series (233), can't buy a win lately.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Reddick, meanwhile, secured his fifth win of the 2026 season — a major accomplishment just nine races into the year.
—Ryan Brennan
april 22, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
Michael Jordan keeps making headlines at NASCAR races, and his latest viral moment has social media buzzing all over again.
—Ryan Brennan
april 22, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
The eight-episode season will be entered for outstanding comedy series, with 15 cast members vying in the supporting actor and actress races and four additional performers submitted in guest acting categories.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
The Michigan Democratic Party announced its nominees for key races in the November 2026 election, including Attorney General and Secretary of State.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
In races where Republicans had reported their fundraising by Tuesday evening, Democrats were far outpacing them.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Both men are competing for seats that are expected to remain in Republicans’ hands, but Trump’s backing reflects a preference for the establishment candidates in races where other challengers are positioning themselves as conservative outsiders.
—Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
With the support of his wife Chiyoho (Yoshitaka), Murashige races to uncover the truth before the castle falls.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
Some Senate races in what should be Republican strongholds are suddenly looking tighter that expected.
—Nancy Cook, Bloomberg, 7 Apr. 2026
When Robby races into the room, our drunk country clubber is being restrained, and his nose is bleeding.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
Theron races through the forest and rafts through the rapids while Egerton follows her into caves and down the side of a cliff.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Amazon plans to double its launch frequency and cram more satellites into each rocket as the company races to catch up with SpaceX’s Starlink.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
His mind races back to a time in his country of birth.
—Sara Sidner, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
As Europe races toward energy independence, this facility could become a primary feeder for a pipeline network meant to power the continent’s heavy industry.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
That prompted the team to tab Myatt Snider, who races part-time in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for races
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The series is a deep dive into one of America’s most famous families, exploring the lives, relationships and defining moments that shaped the Kennedy dynasty.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Even relatively small debts — which often include interest — can place substantial burdens on families struggling to keep up with their bills, especially while dealing with a serious illness, patient advocates say.—
Noam N. Levey,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
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But there is every reason to think that private equity will continue to play a significant role in the development of rich and poor nations alike.—
Hettie O'Brien,
The Dial,
21 Apr. 2026
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Energy crisis around the world Although gas prices remain high for American consumers, Asian and European nations are fairing far worse, with depleting oil reserves forcing some life-altering measures.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Lukas Prock, a former Wellesley standout quarterback, now competes for The Hun School in New Jersey.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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This is the energy that initiates, competes and takes up space without apology.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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This heat then speeds up the reactions, creating even more heat in a vicious cycle.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Apr. 2026
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In Michigan City along the lakefront, a new second track speeds up travel time to Chicago, and plans call for a $300 million luxury hotel and townhouse development to transform the city into a commuter and tourist destination.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Single-source grants The legislative auditor’s report found that from July 2022 through December 2024, BHA paid out roughly $200 million annually to counties, tribes and providers for services related to mental health and substance abuse disorder, totaling some 830 separate grant agreements.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
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It could be said that all 100 million acres of California were, at one time, the homes of the 100-plus tribes that are recognized now and the 50 or so seeking federal recognition.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2026
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All three nationalities have had a combined total of 1,490 encounters since October, data shows.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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As for the fate of the Touska’s crew, that would depend on their nationalities, Parker said.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Abbott contends the policy weakens statewide coordination with federal authorities.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The piece contends that while rumors circulated among political gossips and online, these remained unsubstantiated whispers that did not meet journalism’s evidentiary threshold for publication.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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President Prabowo Subianto has publicly pointed out that 70% of Asia’s trade travels through the Indonesian straits of Lombok, Sunda, and Malacca.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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And then wrote about these travels in my zine.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
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