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as in tribes
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
the Adams family made remarkable contributions to American life for more than two centuries
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as in types
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
the flute, the clarinet, the oboe, and other members of the woodwind family
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Recent Examples of families
The killers went back to their farms and families and lived on.
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Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
My heart breaks for the families of these young people.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
Instead, families can watch sheepdogs at work, go hiking, and meet encounter native birds throughout the property.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
During this time, circus families blossomed all over Mexico, aided by the appearance of the steamship and railway systems, as the circus historian Julio Revolledo Cárdenas would detail in a 2018 article for the Fédération Mondiale du Cirque.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
For families dealing with allergies, wildfire smoke, pets or newer homes with lingering chemical odors, upgrading to a real HEPA air purifier can make a noticeable difference.
—Ryan Brennan
may 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
Today, as real estate costs in the neighborhood climb, with some homes priced well over $500,000, families are facing the same problem.
—Stacker, Boston Herald, 18 May 2026
This allows people to focus their reading in areas that may be more relevant to them or their families.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Philanthropy plays a catalytic role by empowering local financial institutions to serve families in need.
—Matt Damon, TIME, 22 Mar. 2025
Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
My heart breaks for the families of these young people.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
Instead, families can watch sheepdogs at work, go hiking, and meet encounter native birds throughout the property.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
During this time, circus families blossomed all over Mexico, aided by the appearance of the steamship and railway systems, as the circus historian Julio Revolledo Cárdenas would detail in a 2018 article for the Fédération Mondiale du Cirque.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
For families dealing with allergies, wildfire smoke, pets or newer homes with lingering chemical odors, upgrading to a real HEPA air purifier can make a noticeable difference.
—Ryan Brennan
may 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
Today, as real estate costs in the neighborhood climb, with some homes priced well over $500,000, families are facing the same problem.
—Stacker, Boston Herald, 18 May 2026
This allows people to focus their reading in areas that may be more relevant to them or their families.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Philanthropy plays a catalytic role by empowering local financial institutions to serve families in need.
—Matt Damon, TIME, 22 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for families
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But as sovereign nations, Native American tribes can advance their climate initiatives independently of state and federal progress.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
18 May 2026
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But lawyers for the Native American tribes argued that its ruling departs from more than 40 years of unbroken practice of individuals suing in courts throughout the country to vindicate their rights under Section 2.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
Noun
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That is partially a product of the heaps of experience this group has together in these types of moments.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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All types of alcohol contribute to cancer by damaging DNA and increasing chronic inflammation, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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The auteur can now cross another genre off his bucket list with The Samurai and the Prisoner (Kokurojo), a stately and rather stagy historical mystery set during the 16th century, at a time when warring clans fought and outmaneuvered each other for control of the land.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2026
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Our story begins in the winter of that year, as Murashige — along with his wife Chiyoho (Yuriko Yoshitaka) and the small handful of clans loyal to their family — barricade themselves behind the peripets of Arioka Castle and wait for death to arrive at their doorstep.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
20 May 2026
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As the play reminds us, finding sanctuaries of many kinds in these times can be very difficult to achieve.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
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The stand-up and movie star was inundated with jokes of all kinds — though mostly about his stature — at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Sunday, with the special now available on Netflix.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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Mete and Defne likened the arrangement to summer houses in their childhoods, when everyone ate outside on makeshift tables, calling out to neighbors.—
Ayşegül Savaş,
New Yorker,
24 May 2026
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Eric Richins owned a lucrative contracting business, and Kouri Richins worked as a real estate agent, buying and flipping houses.—
Natalie Morales,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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Even the most basic categories include a proper work setup, seating area, and oversized marble bathrooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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The categories are subdivided into smaller, more specific portfolios, and the effect is a kind of social levelling, a carnival through classification.—
Max Norman,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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But two groups work tirelessly to tell Free Frank’s story — his descendants, spread widely across the country, and a small group of local residents who form the New Philadelphia Association.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Part of an educational expansion at Stonehenge by English Heritage, the hall will be living-history learning space for school groups beginning in September.—
Anne Doran,
ARTnews.com,
22 May 2026
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Because, folks, nobody writes music like this anymore.—
Russell Platt,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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Frank's knack for constituent services was well known throughout the district, with some folks around these parts boasting about how they had been helped out by Barney - no last name necessary.—
Jon Keller,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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“Families.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/families. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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