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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
All of this comes as the future of the larger $700 million casino and resort project is in legal limbo after the federal government rescinded its initial approval following multiple lawsuits filed by neighboring tribes.
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Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
The film was shot on location around Taranaki, with support from Taranaki whānui (tribes), including trainee positions for Taranaki uri (descendants).
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 14 Apr. 2026
Fires from lightning and those set by Indian tribes typically burned through giant sequoia groves every 10 to 20 years before the Gold Rush of the 1850s.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
About 15 requests for assistance from others states and tribes for extreme weather events this year and last seem to be pending, along with three appeals of previous denials.
—Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
The graves date to the Gallic period in France, a time when Celtic tribes known as the Gauls lived in the region.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
The measure, which is backed by two Native American tribes, calls for a comprehensive study on the feasibility of bringing back the golden bears that festoon the state’s flag.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 8 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
Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
The film was shot on location around Taranaki, with support from Taranaki whānui (tribes), including trainee positions for Taranaki uri (descendants).
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 14 Apr. 2026
Fires from lightning and those set by Indian tribes typically burned through giant sequoia groves every 10 to 20 years before the Gold Rush of the 1850s.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
About 15 requests for assistance from others states and tribes for extreme weather events this year and last seem to be pending, along with three appeals of previous denials.
—Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
The graves date to the Gallic period in France, a time when Celtic tribes known as the Gauls lived in the region.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
The measure, which is backed by two Native American tribes, calls for a comprehensive study on the feasibility of bringing back the golden bears that festoon the state’s flag.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 8 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tribes
Noun
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The series is a deep dive into one of America’s most famous families, exploring the lives, relationships and defining moments that shaped the Kennedy dynasty.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Even relatively small debts — which often include interest — can place substantial burdens on families struggling to keep up with their bills, especially while dealing with a serious illness, patient advocates say.—
Noam N. Levey,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 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 houses are all under 400 square feet, some with a loft for more living space.—
Julie Z. Weil,
Washington Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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The graffiti also alleged that one of the seven houses that was sprayed with paint was a brothel.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Tribes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tribes. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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