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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
Eric Henderson, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The last six races of the day at Gulfstream on Pegasus Day are all Stakes races with five of the races featuring full twelve horse fields and the other race has nine horses.
—Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
There is also a meet and greet after the monster truck races and competitions.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Harper may make additional primary endorsements in other races, too.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Two other horses had tested positive for methamphetamine in races at Lone Star Park within weeks of Flying Sophia’s race, including Flyin Rabbit 123, handled by another prominent trainer, Toby Keeton, who was summarily suspended.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 21 Jan. 2026
This line of attack on the cost of goods worked well for Democrats in gubernatorial races in late 2025.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
The Chase will comprise of the final 10 races for the Cup Series.
—Arkansas Online, 13 Jan. 2026
With reigning Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar not resuming racing until Strade Bianche in March, the rivals will not meet until France’s flagship event in July, with the UAE Team Emirates rider targeting prestigious one-day events before stage races in 2026.
—Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
Kent Nishimura | Reuters House lawmakers this week could vote to approve a smaller IRS budget for the current fiscal year as Congress races to avoid another government shutdown.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
Professional horseback riders run through a course made of snow while towing a skier or snowboarder who races the clock — all while staying upright and attached to the tow rope.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Holly races them out to the mine shaft, past the memory of the injured guy in the lab coat, but again, Henry follows.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2026
Simmons, who plays clarinet, usually stays in the band through the halftime performance and then races to change into his cheer outfit for the second half.
—Nashville Tennessean, 26 Dec. 2025
Hypersonic interceptors are seen as a critical element of Europe’s long-term security, particularly as Russia and China invest heavily in hypersonic missiles and as the United States races to strengthen its own defenses.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 17 Dec. 2025
That's her goal — a moment of thoughtfulness or peace, in a world that races along at highway speed.
—Neal Rubin, Freep.com, 13 Dec. 2025
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
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The latter category is expected to include a number of titles that prognosticators believe will factor into a number of top races, following the Academy's active recruitment of international industry representatives to diversify ranks.
—Eric Henderson, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The last six races of the day at Gulfstream on Pegasus Day are all Stakes races with five of the races featuring full twelve horse fields and the other race has nine horses.
—Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
There is also a meet and greet after the monster truck races and competitions.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Harper may make additional primary endorsements in other races, too.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Two other horses had tested positive for methamphetamine in races at Lone Star Park within weeks of Flying Sophia’s race, including Flyin Rabbit 123, handled by another prominent trainer, Toby Keeton, who was summarily suspended.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 21 Jan. 2026
This line of attack on the cost of goods worked well for Democrats in gubernatorial races in late 2025.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
The Chase will comprise of the final 10 races for the Cup Series.
—Arkansas Online, 13 Jan. 2026
With reigning Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar not resuming racing until Strade Bianche in March, the rivals will not meet until France’s flagship event in July, with the UAE Team Emirates rider targeting prestigious one-day events before stage races in 2026.
—Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
In this game, Kirby races to rescue King Dedede, with lots of puzzles, fun bosses and minigames.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
Kent Nishimura | Reuters House lawmakers this week could vote to approve a smaller IRS budget for the current fiscal year as Congress races to avoid another government shutdown.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
Professional horseback riders run through a course made of snow while towing a skier or snowboarder who races the clock — all while staying upright and attached to the tow rope.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Holly races them out to the mine shaft, past the memory of the injured guy in the lab coat, but again, Henry follows.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2026
Simmons, who plays clarinet, usually stays in the band through the halftime performance and then races to change into his cheer outfit for the second half.
—Nashville Tennessean, 26 Dec. 2025
Hypersonic interceptors are seen as a critical element of Europe’s long-term security, particularly as Russia and China invest heavily in hypersonic missiles and as the United States races to strengthen its own defenses.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 17 Dec. 2025
That's her goal — a moment of thoughtfulness or peace, in a world that races along at highway speed.
—Neal Rubin, Freep.com, 13 Dec. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for races
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Join me in praying for the victims of such senseless violence and all the families of this church.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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Over the past year, families told the Statesman that their school districts have failed to identify and evaluate their children for special education and follow the programs to educate them fairly.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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During the congress, Kim would likely strengthen a policy of cooperation with Russia, China and other nations to bring out gradual economic developments, Kwak said.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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The European nations said the deployments were for a military exercise intended to boost regional security.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Copeland, who competes in chili cook-offs, got ready to make a huge pot of chili.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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Freeman was at the Al Smith Wrestling Invitational to support his son, Vinny, who competes for Penn High School.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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After the shooting, the SUV speeds into two cars parked on a curb before crashing to a stop.—
Rebecca Santana,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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This slows down the release of ethylene gas, which speeds up ripening.—
Nashia Baker,
Martha Stewart,
9 Jan. 2026
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The host has also acknowledged that doing a season in 2006 that divided 20 contestants into four tribes by ethnicity—Black, Asian, Latino, and white—was not the best move.—
David Canfield,
Vanity Fair,
20 Jan. 2026
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Clashes between Syria's relatively new post-war government — supported by some local tribes — and the SDF escalated last week in northeast Syria.—
Omar Abdulkader,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Instead, the overlapping policies are part of an overarching strategy of layering bureaucratic hurdles to reduce legal immigration altogether, especially from certain nationalities, lawyers told the Miami Herald.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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Rodríguez’s tenure as foreign minister was also marked by controversy, the source claimed, including allegations that Venezuelan passports, birth certificates, and nationalities were illegally sold abroad, according to reports.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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The company contends the town rejected the plan without citing any safety or health hazard.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2026
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The filing contends that last year the Los Angeles Superior Court granted Ye’s motion to release the lien from the bond and awarded him attorneys fees.—
Stacy Perman,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Shortsleeve never travels without an Apple AirTag that slips easily into luggage, backpacks, or even a passport holder to quietly keep tabs on all of your essentials.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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Instead of steady burning, this engine uses a continuous supersonic detonation wave that travels around a cylindrical chamber.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Races.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/races. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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