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as in families
archaic
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
the last descendent of a race of kings
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as in nations
dated
a people having a common language, culture, and body of traditions
Winston Churchill's famous hope and prediction that World War II would be remembered by future generations as the finest hour of the Britannic race
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as in speeds
to proceed or move quickly
was racing around trying to get everything done before her big trip to India
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Recent Examples of races
Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 20 May 2026
Instead, the outcomes of several high-profile races won’t be decided for another four weeks when the top finishers in several races meet again in a runoff election.
—Chris Joyner, AJC.com, 20 May 2026
Athlos debuted in 2024 on the heels of the Paris Olympics, staging races featuring gold medalist sprinters Gabby Thomas and Masai Russell; rapper Megan Thee Stallion hosted a post-event concert.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 20 May 2026
The swing among Latino voters, which is also tied to economic concerns, could be crucial this fall in races in Texas, Florida and elsewhere.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Feature stories like this, along with news briefs about robots winning races against humans help normalize a future coming into focus that seems more like science fiction than present-day reality.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
There are three congressional races here, in fact, that the Cook Political Report rates as toss-ups.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 20 May 2026
Vance has promoted the task force’s work during campaign stops for Republican candidates and is expected to focus on the effort Thursday in Maine, where there are closely watched primary races on June 9.
—Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Democrats over the last year have dominated races for governor and special elections for state legislative and congressional seats.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 14 May 2026
For now, Singapore's supplies of bunker fuel have held up even as the price races up.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Eta Aquarid meteors can be spotted from April 19 to May 28 as Earth passes through the debris trail left in the wake of Halley's Comet as the comet races along its 76-year orbit.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 2 May 2026
Jake LaRavia races down for a layup.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Short races reward speed, longer races force horses to conserve energy and finish strong.
—Neil Greenberg, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Its untapped reserves are being wasted as the world races toward an era of abundant renewable energy.
—Judah Taub, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
The film unfolds in Kathmandu, where a mother races to shield her nine-year-old daughter from a sudden and troubling change – a journey that forces both characters to reckon with trauma and with a legal system ill-equipped to deliver justice.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
Early voting began Monday in Georgia, and for several county commission races the May 19 primary election, or the June runoff, will likely be decisive.
—Reed Williams, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
Shapiro, one of the nation’s most popular governors, campaigned for Democrats in key House races and has been pushing for Democratic control of the state legislature.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 20 May 2026
Instead, the outcomes of several high-profile races won’t be decided for another four weeks when the top finishers in several races meet again in a runoff election.
—Chris Joyner, AJC.com, 20 May 2026
Athlos debuted in 2024 on the heels of the Paris Olympics, staging races featuring gold medalist sprinters Gabby Thomas and Masai Russell; rapper Megan Thee Stallion hosted a post-event concert.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 20 May 2026
The swing among Latino voters, which is also tied to economic concerns, could be crucial this fall in races in Texas, Florida and elsewhere.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Feature stories like this, along with news briefs about robots winning races against humans help normalize a future coming into focus that seems more like science fiction than present-day reality.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
There are three congressional races here, in fact, that the Cook Political Report rates as toss-ups.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 20 May 2026
Vance has promoted the task force’s work during campaign stops for Republican candidates and is expected to focus on the effort Thursday in Maine, where there are closely watched primary races on June 9.
—Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Democrats over the last year have dominated races for governor and special elections for state legislative and congressional seats.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
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Almost all tickets are sold out for both the Preakness and the Black-Eyed Susan races, according to the event website.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 14 May 2026
For now, Singapore's supplies of bunker fuel have held up even as the price races up.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Eta Aquarid meteors can be spotted from April 19 to May 28 as Earth passes through the debris trail left in the wake of Halley's Comet as the comet races along its 76-year orbit.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 2 May 2026
Jake LaRavia races down for a layup.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Short races reward speed, longer races force horses to conserve energy and finish strong.
—Neil Greenberg, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Its untapped reserves are being wasted as the world races toward an era of abundant renewable energy.
—Judah Taub, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
The film unfolds in Kathmandu, where a mother races to shield her nine-year-old daughter from a sudden and troubling change – a journey that forces both characters to reckon with trauma and with a legal system ill-equipped to deliver justice.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
Early voting began Monday in Georgia, and for several county commission races the May 19 primary election, or the June runoff, will likely be decisive.
—Reed Williams, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for races
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For families The hotel offers kid-friendly experiences offered at the pool, in addition to onsite babysitting services.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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The district is making counselors available to all students and families affected by the tragedy.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Before the war, around 20% of the world's crude oil supply, from Persian Gulf nations, was typically carried through the strait by tanker to reach Asia and elsewhere.—
May 19,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Meanwhile, nations have already begun deploying OFPV systems on reservoirs, lakes, as well as offshore waters to avoid competing with agriculture or urban development.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
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Quilting competes with my writing—there are, after all, only so many hours in a day—but like reading it also complements it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Ryan Rollins was one of the only bright spots from Milwaukee’s season, providing great value as a playmaker and shooter who competes defensively and has a nose for the ball.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Constant heavy use also speeds up wear and heat buildup.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
16 May 2026
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While that driver slows down, the black car speeds up.—
Julia Avant,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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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
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Through the initiative, the brand has collaborated with 21 schools across eight countries, engaging more than 90 students from 15 nationalities and donating 1,000 kilograms of yarns over the past decade.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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The group, formed in 1970 to oppose Vatican II modernizations, has quietly become a parallel church operating globally with 733 priests, 264 seminarians and 50 nationalities despite decades of schism.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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The firm contends that slow-moving, lightweight drones offer superior safety, efficiency, and practicality for last-mile deliveries.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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The Next Level Apparel partner also contends that ongoing testing programs are more effective at catching substitution risks as supply chains shift over time, particularly compared with periodic audits or one-time reviews.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Doctor Who, the longest-running British sci-fi television series, follows the stories of a regenerating Time Lord who travels on adventures through all of time and space.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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The Doctor) who travels on adventures through all of time and space.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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“Races.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/races. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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