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
Burgum also found common ground with a local tribe seeking to expand oil and gas drilling.
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Mary Steurer, ProPublica, 24 Jan. 2025
Trump said during the 2024 campaign the tribe should be federally recognized.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
The tribe is just one of nine that banned the GOP governor last year over her criticism.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
The administration entered 400 co-stewardship agreements for federal lands and wildlife with tribes, Alaska Native corporations and other communities.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Mary Steurer, ProPublica, 24 Jan. 2025
Trump said during the 2024 campaign the tribe should be federally recognized.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
The tribe is just one of nine that banned the GOP governor last year over her criticism.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
The administration entered 400 co-stewardship agreements for federal lands and wildlife with tribes, Alaska Native corporations and other communities.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tribe
Noun
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That is where an intercultural specialist can step in to not only work with students and teachers, but families as well.—
Graham P. Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Teller was joined on stage by a neighbor of his, who shared his moving, personal story about how the Palisades Fire affected him and his family.—
Janelle Ash,
Fox News,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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However, the Kennedy clan is not without its tragedies and many scandals, which have spanned generations.—
Nicole Briese,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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In some ways, Ms. Kennedy and her cousin Robert come from two very different branches of the famous clan: Ms. Kennedy’s mother, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, sought privacy and discretion.—
Adam Nagourney,
New York Times,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Demonstrators have attacked symbols of Hasina’s government, including the house of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, which was first set ablaze in August.—
Reuters,
NBC News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Today, the 4,000-square-foot house comprises five total bedrooms and four bathrooms across its five floors.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Tribe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tribe. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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