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
While speaking at the groundbreaking event, Barona Tribal Chairman Raymond Welch described how the tribe has relied entirely on well water from the ground for the past 94 years.
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026
Though gone from the stomachs of people in the industrialized world, the bacteria has been detected among tribes in Africa and South America, Sarhan said.
—CBS News, 3 June 2026
Other tribes offer similar plates.
—Suzanne Wright, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Even members of the Miccosukee native American tribe joined in, including local activist and tribal member Betty Osceola.
—Joshua Ceballos, Sun Sentinel, 1 June 2026
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026
Though gone from the stomachs of people in the industrialized world, the bacteria has been detected among tribes in Africa and South America, Sarhan said.
—CBS News, 3 June 2026
Other tribes offer similar plates.
—Suzanne Wright, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Even members of the Miccosukee native American tribe joined in, including local activist and tribal member Betty Osceola.
—Joshua Ceballos, Sun Sentinel, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tribe
Noun
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For families The Sagamore excels at entertaining every member of a family.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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According to a family statement shared with the Associated Press, Bryson died on Tuesday after suffering from a stroke.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Publishers Coolabi Group and Chinese online giant Tencent Video have greenlit the series, adapted from Erin Hunter’s novels about battling clans of feral cats, which have sold more than 90 million copies worldwide.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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The warring factions of the silver-haired Targaryen clan, led by Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) on Team Black and Aemond (Ewan Mitchell) on Team Green, are finally fully stocked with armies and fire-breathing weapons of mass destruction and ready to fight for the Iron Throne.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The house was built in 2007 and the living area totals 3,892 square feet.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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What does a society look like when people have houses and care for their children?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Millions of Californians — not just low-income folks — are going to feel the effects, whether through a loss of insurance, fewer providers able to keep their doors open, or rising premiums and costs.—
Anita Chabria,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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First 15,000 folks through Truist Park gates tonight get a Drake Baldwin Braves hockey jersey.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
3 June 2026
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“Tribe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tribe. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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