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
Rodriguez added that the department spoke with local tribes and received approval from the California Advisory Committee to move forward with the name River Valley Way.
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Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2025
Team president Jennifer Rizzotti confirmed the report Tuesday but clarified that the tribe is weighing multiple options for the future of the Sun, including but not limited to selling the team.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 13 May 2025
The negotiations involved Indigenous tribes, which had no say in the initial treaty even as their fishing grounds and towns were decimated by dams.
—Karen Weise, New York Times, 13 May 2025
The Shawnee Nation was a powerful and populous tribe in Ohio, but after being ejected by the federal government in 1831 for resettlement to Oklahoma, the ravages of disease brought the tribe down to below 80 members, according to Wallace.
—Kevin Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2025
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Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2025
Team president Jennifer Rizzotti confirmed the report Tuesday but clarified that the tribe is weighing multiple options for the future of the Sun, including but not limited to selling the team.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 13 May 2025
The negotiations involved Indigenous tribes, which had no say in the initial treaty even as their fishing grounds and towns were decimated by dams.
—Karen Weise, New York Times, 13 May 2025
The Shawnee Nation was a powerful and populous tribe in Ohio, but after being ejected by the federal government in 1831 for resettlement to Oklahoma, the ravages of disease brought the tribe down to below 80 members, according to Wallace.
—Kevin Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tribe
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Here's when to pay up, and when to walk away These 12 family beach resorts go way beyond sandcastles and sunscreen Cruise cabin math: When booking two rooms makes more sense than one This story was updated to add new information.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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For instance, a business outlet would be interested in news of a family entertainment center expanding its locations, but a cybersecurity publication wouldn’t be unless there is a relevant angle, such as new data security innovations happening to protect customer data.—
Jason Mudd,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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The mockumentary-style series follows the lives of the diverse Tucker-Pritchett-Dunphy clan in suburban Los Angeles, offering a humorous take on familial dynamics.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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This was the latest Met Gala for the Kardashian-Jenner clan.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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Additional houses that have recently been sold close by include: On Waterman Court, Danville, in February 2025, a 2,251-square-foot home was sold for $1,990,000, a price per square foot of $884.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
14 May 2025
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Home climate control often comes with trade-offs: a second-floor bedroom that stays five degrees warmer than the rest of the house, rising electricity costs during peak summer months, or the high cost of installing central air conditioning.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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“Tribe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tribe. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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