as in families
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
the wedding joined the two tribes together
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Recent Examples of tribes
The scene was a day 11 reward challenge, before which the remaining players were redivided into three new tribes.
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Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Other inspectors furloughed include water, solid and hazardous waste and office staff who work with communities, education grants and tribes.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025
What are the new tribes on 'Survivor'?
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Some researchers think that since the last Ice Age Indigenous tribes burned swaths of woodlands to create an environment enticing to game animals.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
For so many Native tribes, land is the foundation of our culture and our spirituality.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Several states and tribes in California are currently in litigation with prediction-market platform Kalshi, saying event contract exchanges resemble sports wagering and should be governed by sports betting laws.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The Beaver Moon takes its name from early Native American tribes as well as American colonists, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac, when beavers begin sheltering in their lodges after gathering enough food to last the winter.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
The issue has been heightened this month, after Sacramento Superior Court Judge Lauri Damrell shut down tribes’ attempt to sue card rooms for being in violation of state law.
—Kate Wolffe
october 23, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Other inspectors furloughed include water, solid and hazardous waste and office staff who work with communities, education grants and tribes.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025
What are the new tribes on 'Survivor'?
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Some researchers think that since the last Ice Age Indigenous tribes burned swaths of woodlands to create an environment enticing to game animals.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
For so many Native tribes, land is the foundation of our culture and our spirituality.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Several states and tribes in California are currently in litigation with prediction-market platform Kalshi, saying event contract exchanges resemble sports wagering and should be governed by sports betting laws.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The Beaver Moon takes its name from early Native American tribes as well as American colonists, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac, when beavers begin sheltering in their lodges after gathering enough food to last the winter.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
The issue has been heightened this month, after Sacramento Superior Court Judge Lauri Damrell shut down tribes’ attempt to sue card rooms for being in violation of state law.
—Kate Wolffe
october 23, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tribes
Noun
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Wang explained that the tradition is to welcome the families.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Around 65,000 Arkansans participate in WIC, which offers food benefits, breastfeeding help and other health resources to low-income families.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In classical antiquity, the mountainous region was notorious for bandits; in modern times, blood feuds among clans were rife.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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But Gaza is home to numerous clans and militant groups, with score-settling and criminality posing a threat to order in the Palestinian enclave, even after the ceasefire.—
Christian Orozco,
NBC news,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At its core, astrology is a map for self-awareness and one of the most underrated tools in this map is the 12 astrological houses.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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An investment banker who segued into business development, and later communications and merchandising for fashion houses including Prada, Gucci and Bottega Veneta, Bellettini helmed the Saint Laurent brand from 2013 until last January.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Tribes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tribes. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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