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
Some Native American tribes never stopped drinking it, but its widespread use eventually faded away.
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Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
Still, Wyoming’s wolves do appear to be a bit heavier than gray wolves in other parts of the Lower 48, according to figures in Wyoming’s annual gray wolf monitoring and management report, published last month by Wyoming Game and Fish, plus several federal agencies and tribes.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 11 June 2026
At first glance, this theory may seem most applicable to tribes, kingdoms, or nations.
—Judah Taub, semafor.com, 11 June 2026
The tribe has long opposed the pipeline's risk to its water supply.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
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Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
Still, Wyoming’s wolves do appear to be a bit heavier than gray wolves in other parts of the Lower 48, according to figures in Wyoming’s annual gray wolf monitoring and management report, published last month by Wyoming Game and Fish, plus several federal agencies and tribes.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 11 June 2026
At first glance, this theory may seem most applicable to tribes, kingdoms, or nations.
—Judah Taub, semafor.com, 11 June 2026
The tribe has long opposed the pipeline's risk to its water supply.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tribe
Noun
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Authorities added that adult family members were present at the home when the shooting happened.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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His family and campaign volunteers joined him for an election night party in his hometown of Jackson.—
Tia Mitchell,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
Noun
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At the end of the second season, multiple armies were mustering for war over King's Landing as the Targaryen clan just couldn't stop betraying each other long enough to govern.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
12 June 2026
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The event consists of live music, competition events such as highland dancing and sheepdog trials, food vendors and educational classes on what Scottish clans are.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
Noun
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The third attack occurred on May 12 at a house that is owned by the prime minister.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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The plane crashed into a house and exploded, killing 10 skydivers, the pilot and a man sitting on his back porch.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
Noun
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In addition, folks can have their laundry cleaned and a shower for free.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Some of us have an opportunity to get coffee or drinks with some of these folks; some of us have already met some of these people.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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“Tribe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tribe. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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