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
In 1973, members of the American Indian Movement and the Oglala Lakota tribe, who had occupied the South Dakota hamlet of Wounded Knee for 10 weeks, surrendered to federal authorities.
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Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Several tribes from across the state took part in the vigil.
—Irene Gonzalez, CBS News, 7 May 2026
Having reported on the show since its 2018 inception, this writer has documented Gem Genève’s evolution from a start-up into a gathering of the globe’s jewelry tribes that is drawing 249 exhibitors this year.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 7 May 2026
Meanwhile, on the second tribe, Ozzy Lusth went home with a hidden immunity idol in his pocket.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
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Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Several tribes from across the state took part in the vigil.
—Irene Gonzalez, CBS News, 7 May 2026
Having reported on the show since its 2018 inception, this writer has documented Gem Genève’s evolution from a start-up into a gathering of the globe’s jewelry tribes that is drawing 249 exhibitors this year.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 7 May 2026
Meanwhile, on the second tribe, Ozzy Lusth went home with a hidden immunity idol in his pocket.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tribe
Noun
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Denver Police Chief Ron Thomas did not discuss Mott’s extensive criminal history at a news conference Tuesday morning but noted that investigators were reaching out to his family and those who knew him seeking additional information about his motivations.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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The Yellowstone universe includes several spinoffs that explore the Dutton family's legacy across different generations.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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This time, the Sully clan is at war with a fiery enemy Na’vi tribe on Pandora.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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The Cox clan would eat dinner at Adairsville’s posh Barnsley Gardens and breakfast at Patty’s, a famous truck stop.—
Mark Bradley for the AJC,
AJC.com,
9 May 2026
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Two rooms in the Soukana and Delos accommodation blocks are wheelchair accessible, and one of the two-storey Madrague houses has a ground floor bathroom and sofa bed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Businessman and real estate agent Dan Thornberg has an intriguing sales pitch for a house he’s just listed.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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The folks at the YMCA of Metro Denver believe that drowning deaths are completely preventable.—
Libby Smith,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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There’s also plenty of other finance folks, including Saul Goodman, Ken Moelis and Dan Levitan — plus legendary attorney Alan Grubman, Universal Music Group head Sir Lucian Grainge and several CAA agents.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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“Tribe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tribe. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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