as in families
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
the wedding joined the two tribes together
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of tribes
The gaming industry is banding together with tribes and unions to urge lawmakers to add language barring prediction markets like Kalshi from offering sports wagers to pending cryptocurrency legislation, according to the text of a letter viewed by Semafor.
—
Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 16 June 2026
Some Native American tribes never stopped drinking it, but its widespread use eventually faded away.
—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
For centuries, Native American tribes lived in the area, growing crops and building earthlodges, a circular home of earth and wood that was the center of family life, housing multiple generations, according to the National Park Service.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
But long before these explorers touched foot on Wyoming’s soil, Native American tribes were already thriving there, living on the land and honoring its sanctity.
—Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Meanwhile, many Native American tribes, including the Blackfeet Nation, formally recognize bison as wildlife.
—The Conversation, 4 June 2026
Though gone from the stomachs of people in the industrialized world, the bacteria has been detected among tribes in Africa and South America, Sarhan said.
—CBS News, 3 June 2026
Anthropologist David Samson, the book’s author and an associate professor at the University of Toronto, has scaled trees to study chimpanzee beds and visited remote tribes to understand how the story of human sleep unfolded.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 16 June 2026
Some Native American tribes never stopped drinking it, but its widespread use eventually faded away.
—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
For centuries, Native American tribes lived in the area, growing crops and building earthlodges, a circular home of earth and wood that was the center of family life, housing multiple generations, according to the National Park Service.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
But long before these explorers touched foot on Wyoming’s soil, Native American tribes were already thriving there, living on the land and honoring its sanctity.
—Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Meanwhile, many Native American tribes, including the Blackfeet Nation, formally recognize bison as wildlife.
—The Conversation, 4 June 2026
Though gone from the stomachs of people in the industrialized world, the bacteria has been detected among tribes in Africa and South America, Sarhan said.
—CBS News, 3 June 2026
Anthropologist David Samson, the book’s author and an associate professor at the University of Toronto, has scaled trees to study chimpanzee beds and visited remote tribes to understand how the story of human sleep unfolded.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tribes
Noun
-
Throughout the night restaurateurs, chefs, the mayor of Chicago, the governor of Illinois and others underscored the importance and inspiration of immigrant families and the many contributions of the industry’s undocumented workforce.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
-
Solo travelers were abundant, though most travelers were couples, with a few families sprinkled in too.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
Noun
-
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
-
Publishers Coolabi Group and Chinese online giant Tencent Video have greenlit the series, adapted from Erin Hunter’s novels about battling clans of feral cats, which have sold more than 90 million copies worldwide.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
Noun
-
That there are only three houses on this street further enhances the sense of peace and quiet that the owners will enjoy.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
-
There were also several reports of other trees falling on houses and cars, and also of new power outages and gas leaks.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Tribes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tribes. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
