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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
But once tribes hit the beach, the focus immediately turns to strategy, socializing, and whipping up votes, with barely any effort devoted to making camp or fire.
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Kristen Geil, Outside, 24 Feb. 2026
Adding to the diverse mix were hired hands from tribes such as the Comanche, Cheyenne and Apache, who became unrivaled horse whisperers long before settlers arrived on their lands.
—Foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Michigan's tribes had hoped a report would document the abuses and deaths of Native American children over more than a century in state boarding schools, as well as determine the extent to which the state and local municipalities were involved.
—CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
The 24 castaways on season 50 will be split up into three tribes.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The treaties between the federal government and their tribes signed centuries ago guarantee the federal government’s protections.
—Philip Wang, Time, 18 Feb. 2026
For instance, the idea for the dire wolf came from discussions with the MHA Nation (the affiliated tribes of Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara) in North Dakota, which Colossal had come to meet with about bison.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
This twist allowed fans to vote on 11 key categories throughout the game, including the colors of the tribes, how many twists and challenges there will be and others, and those who voted will not know the results of the votes until the show airs.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Mayes also credited Russell with giving her good advice on working with tribes.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Kristen Geil, Outside, 24 Feb. 2026
Adding to the diverse mix were hired hands from tribes such as the Comanche, Cheyenne and Apache, who became unrivaled horse whisperers long before settlers arrived on their lands.
—Foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Michigan's tribes had hoped a report would document the abuses and deaths of Native American children over more than a century in state boarding schools, as well as determine the extent to which the state and local municipalities were involved.
—CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
The 24 castaways on season 50 will be split up into three tribes.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The treaties between the federal government and their tribes signed centuries ago guarantee the federal government’s protections.
—Philip Wang, Time, 18 Feb. 2026
For instance, the idea for the dire wolf came from discussions with the MHA Nation (the affiliated tribes of Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara) in North Dakota, which Colossal had come to meet with about bison.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
This twist allowed fans to vote on 11 key categories throughout the game, including the colors of the tribes, how many twists and challenges there will be and others, and those who voted will not know the results of the votes until the show airs.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Mayes also credited Russell with giving her good advice on working with tribes.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tribes
Noun
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Fairbanks, a communications consultant for nonprofits and a political organizer, has created a new campaign – Keep MN Housed – to help struggling families make their rent and avoid eviction.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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For some families, the total cost of diapers in the first year of their child’s life can exceed $1,000.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Guests can explore clans and heritage, browse vendors, see Highland athletics and get a taste of Scotland through food and sound.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2026
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But, as is often the case with the Fraser and MacKenzie clans, drama was never far behind.—
Amy Wilkinson,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Feb. 2026
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Barry Whittington, broker and office manager with RE/MAX First, shared in January that OKC went through a phase where people weren't putting their houses on the market because there wasn't much to buy.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
22 Feb. 2026
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The most elaborate of these suites spanned the top floors of houses and were filled with thoughtful decorations and toys.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Tribes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tribes. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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