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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
And families and students aren’t just paying for tuition—they’re buying into an environment.
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Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The primary goal of these UBI pilots is to help individuals and families through a transition period.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Later, the Trumps are set to join the king, queen and Starmer, as well as United States and British military families, for a ceremony on the castle's east lawn.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Soto and her twins say both families were deceived – their family in Chile and their adoptive parents in Italy who didn’t know the girls had been taken away from their biological mother without her consent.
—Rafael Romo, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
For example, Upward Bound, one of the three original programs, focuses on helping high school students from low-income families, those whose parents didn’t attend college and those from rural areas get to college.
—Silas Allen
september 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2025
Jenkins, a former Brevard County school board member and speech pathologist, released a launch video casting herself as a fighter for working families, drawing on her own experience working multiple jobs to make ends meet.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
In Arenal, families can soak in natural hot springs and go zip-lining in the shadow of an epic volcano.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The primary goal of these UBI pilots is to help individuals and families through a transition period.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Later, the Trumps are set to join the king, queen and Starmer, as well as United States and British military families, for a ceremony on the castle's east lawn.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Soto and her twins say both families were deceived – their family in Chile and their adoptive parents in Italy who didn’t know the girls had been taken away from their biological mother without her consent.
—Rafael Romo, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
For example, Upward Bound, one of the three original programs, focuses on helping high school students from low-income families, those whose parents didn’t attend college and those from rural areas get to college.
—Silas Allen
september 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2025
Jenkins, a former Brevard County school board member and speech pathologist, released a launch video casting herself as a fighter for working families, drawing on her own experience working multiple jobs to make ends meet.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
In Arenal, families can soak in natural hot springs and go zip-lining in the shadow of an epic volcano.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for families
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The tribes and environmental groups contend the permit approvals failed to adequately consider the risks of potential oil spills.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Klamath tribes, for instance, have passed down a story about the creation of Oregon’s Crater Lake, formed about 7,700 years ago, after Mount Mazama erupted and collapsed into itself.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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Many ingredients, including most of the ají peppers and various types of corn, were imported directly from Peru, Vega said.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The square neckline and flowy silhouette have the ability to flatter different body types, while the lightweight sweater knit delivers a cozy feel.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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Yet the unit also targets dissenters and those, including various clans, some backed by Israel, that dare to defy Hamas’s rule.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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His death effectively ended the O’More as one of the major Irish clans.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
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With a focus on helping organizations transform marketing and revenue data of all kinds into actionable insights, then into action, and ultimately into a source of conversions and revenue, this agentic platform is poised to change digital marketing.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Understanding Stainless Steel Scratches Stainless steel of all kinds—appliances and cookware—go through vigorous, daily use.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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Perfume houses might use microencapsulation, putting fragrance oils inside teeny spheres that break down slowly to release the notes over time.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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More like the way some younger HNWI’s live in houses where the kitchen is big and comfortable rather than being hidden away.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Clean winners span makeup, skin-, hair-, and body-care categories.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Named after the company's former headquarters in Kirkland, Washington, the brand spans hundreds of product categories, including groceries, household goods, clothing, and wine.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Within Turning Point’s organizational structure, there are also several interconnected nonprofit groups, political action committees, and a for-profit merchandise company, none of which are required to publicly report their finances.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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Rebuilding the military and police while containing armed groups.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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My guess is that the folks at Sony thought that most people generally don't tap into those dramatically high DPIs.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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Here’s a quick heads up for folks who enjoy the The New York Times’ word search game, Strands.—
Kris Holt,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Families.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/families. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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