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
Grizzlies were viewed as relatives by many tribes and played an important spiritual role.
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Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
There are dozens of groups, calling themselves tribes.
—Nichole Marks, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Since then, multiple state laws have been passed governing how local governments must engage with tribes on land-use decisions.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 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
The action taken by Biden follows strong advocacy from Native American tribes, conservation groups, hunters and anglers who have urged greater protection for the area.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Canada and the United States Indigenous tribes across what is now Canada and the northern United States (including Alaska) have myriad folktales surrounding the celestial dance.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2024
Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
There are dozens of groups, calling themselves tribes.
—Nichole Marks, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Since then, multiple state laws have been passed governing how local governments must engage with tribes on land-use decisions.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 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
The action taken by Biden follows strong advocacy from Native American tribes, conservation groups, hunters and anglers who have urged greater protection for the area.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Canada and the United States Indigenous tribes across what is now Canada and the northern United States (including Alaska) have myriad folktales surrounding the celestial dance.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tribes
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For families The resort is an excellent choice for families, especially those with pre-teens and teens who are old enough to really take advantage of all of the resort has to offer, including golf and tennis and all of the excursions and activities offered through the aquatic center.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Other airports named after presidents aren’t trademarked to companies managed by the honoree or their families.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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In mid-July, armed groups affiliated with Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri clashed with local Bedouin clans, spurring intervention by government forces who effectively sided with the Bedouins.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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For almost as long, these two clans have also been intimate friends (and relations) of the Pelosi family.—
James Reginato,
Vanity Fair,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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ZooAmerica, which is located inside Hersheypark, is an 11-acre zoo that houses animals found in North America.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Haubrich intends to build a new street to be called Eastwood Circle that would have access off Handel, 17 of the houses would have driveways connecting to Eastwood.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Tribes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tribes. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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