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
While state or local governments can often issue tax-exempt bonds to finance large, job-creating projects, such as infrastructure construction, schooling, or healthcare, tribes cannot easily do the same.
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Tristan Bove, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Today it’s fragmented across platforms, tribes, influencers, bots, niche communities and algorithmic feeds.
—Sarah Davanzo, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
The proposal grew out of a grassroots effort to protect North Coast redwoods, where tribes are seeking a role in overseeing their ancestral homelands.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Groups opposed the project because of its proximity to a sacred site called Pe'Sla, a meadow in the Black Hills where Sioux tribes hold ceremonies and pray throughout the year.
—CBS News, 11 May 2026
Farmers, cities, tribes and industry could be affected.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
The tribes are suing under a law — Senate Bill 549 — that went into effect Wednesday.
—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 2 Jan. 2025
Led by Kohan, the documentary enters the villages and homes of the communities, revealing deep-rooted rivalries that have defined the relationship between the tribes for generations.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2024
The trend of Native American tribes forming businesses is taking hold around the country.
—Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2024
Tristan Bove, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Today it’s fragmented across platforms, tribes, influencers, bots, niche communities and algorithmic feeds.
—Sarah Davanzo, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
The proposal grew out of a grassroots effort to protect North Coast redwoods, where tribes are seeking a role in overseeing their ancestral homelands.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Groups opposed the project because of its proximity to a sacred site called Pe'Sla, a meadow in the Black Hills where Sioux tribes hold ceremonies and pray throughout the year.
—CBS News, 11 May 2026
Farmers, cities, tribes and industry could be affected.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
The tribes are suing under a law — Senate Bill 549 — that went into effect Wednesday.
—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 2 Jan. 2025
Led by Kohan, the documentary enters the villages and homes of the communities, revealing deep-rooted rivalries that have defined the relationship between the tribes for generations.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2024
The trend of Native American tribes forming businesses is taking hold around the country.
—Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tribes
Noun
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The families least likely to be able to navigate a DCF appeal are the same families most likely to be caught in this bill’s net.—
James R Mason,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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From there, the couples and their families move in together, navigating real-life compatibility, big personalities and even bigger expectations.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
Noun
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However, the ruthless King Saran (Oscar nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor) has suppressed magic users and enacts a rule of terror, which Zelie hopes to end in order to reunite Orisha’s clans.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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After fighting to find their way back to one another, Henry and Julia were at the standing stones of Craig Na Dun, hoping to return to their own time, and Brian and Ellen’s romantic escape was interrupted as the 1715 Jacobite Rising began, thrusting the clans into war.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The rooms Designed like authentic Goan houses, each with its own distinct colors and landscaping, the resort seems quiet even when full (conference groups love this place).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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The change in beds, food, schedules and houses put a toll on our physical body that takes days to recover.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
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“Tribes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tribes. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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