as in family
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
the wedding joined the two tribes together
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Recent Examples of tribe
And as America celebrates its 250th anniversary, the border's journey to its current location is the story of the birth of a nation that swallowed up Native American tribes, Spanish descendants and Mexican citizens in its insatiable hunger to grow.
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Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
The Effigy Mounds are associated with about 20 Native American tribes.
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Joe Yogerst,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
According to The Old Farmer's Almanac, which began publishing traditional full moon names in the 1930s, several Native American tribes used the name to mark the time of year when strawberries were ripe and ready to be gathered.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
These tribes of science, medicine and public health must learn to communicate in plain language.
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Lisa Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for tribe
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
The Effigy Mounds are associated with about 20 Native American tribes.
—
Joe Yogerst,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
According to The Old Farmer's Almanac, which began publishing traditional full moon names in the 1930s, several Native American tribes used the name to mark the time of year when strawberries were ripe and ready to be gathered.
—
ABC News,
26 June 2026
These tribes of science, medicine and public health must learn to communicate in plain language.
—
Lisa Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for tribe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tribe
Noun
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Many also include birthday party packages, scout patch programs and family classes where adults cook alongside their kids.
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It was built in 2021 by a developer as a family home, Stanaland said.
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Will the kangaroo clan be able to capitalize on the USA's mistakes today?
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Warrior Cats is based on Erin Hunter’s feline book series that follows the adventures and drama of multiple clans of feral cats.
Noun
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Now that Love's eight children are all grown up and out of the house, the family has opted to sell the home and look for something smaller near Lake Tahoe, according to the listing agency.
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Plaintiffs have used internal documents from the companies to allege that, in house, people have long recognized a correlation between NEC and the use of preterm formulas made from cow’s milk.
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Putting on a community festival is no small feat, but around town, folks are putting in hard work to make fun happen this weekend.
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It's made for true athletes and generally active folks alike.
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“Tribe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tribe. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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