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
All of this comes as the future of the larger $700 million casino and resort project is in legal limbo after the federal government rescinded its initial approval following multiple lawsuits filed by neighboring tribes.
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Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Hijras, some of whom held high positions in Mughal courts, were categorized as a criminal tribe, surveilled, and forced to register.
—Supriya Ganesh, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026
In 2022, the Jamul Indian Village tribe purchased 192 acres in Jamul, including the Barrett House property.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
The film was shot on location around Taranaki, with support from Taranaki whānui (tribes), including trainee positions for Taranaki uri (descendants).
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 14 Apr. 2026
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Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Hijras, some of whom held high positions in Mughal courts, were categorized as a criminal tribe, surveilled, and forced to register.
—Supriya Ganesh, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026
In 2022, the Jamul Indian Village tribe purchased 192 acres in Jamul, including the Barrett House property.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
The film was shot on location around Taranaki, with support from Taranaki whānui (tribes), including trainee positions for Taranaki uri (descendants).
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tribe
Noun
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Word of Smith’s death had shattered his family, especially his father, who can’t believe his son is gone.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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At least, that’s the story his family has always told him.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
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Because of their large families and the nature of their viral content, Smith and Neeleman both tend to get cited in conversations about a conservative cultural resurgence; in 2024, Nara and Lucky Blue Smith even took their kids to visit the Neeleman clan in Kamus, Utah.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
20 Apr. 2026
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The James clan has the chance to add another chapter to its family lore this month, thanks to Bronny's growth into a player that all of the Los Angeles Lakers can trust.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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As Mercury joins Mars in Aries in your 9th house, curiosity turns into action and ideas want movement from you.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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For One Person After her husband died, Betty Constable lived alone in her house on Orchard Circle in Princeton.—
John McPhee,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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These new folks could fill a number of important roles, for NASA reportedly lost thousands of employees in 2025 as part of a larger set of government cutbacks.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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This is one of the best areas in the Riviera Maya for water sports—you’ll see folks kitesurfing from your balcony—and there are ample opportunities for guests to get out on the inviting water between treatments.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Tribe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tribe. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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