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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
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
Included in that lineup of marquee events are stallion making races like the Jim Dandy, Whitney, Jockey Club Gold Cup, and Travers along with top races for the girls in the Coaching Club American Oaks and Alabama Stakes.
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Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
The decision is poised to hand candidates and party committees far greater influence over millions of dollars in election spending, particularly in competitive House and Senate races.
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David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
4 July 2026
The Shepherd Center Elite Wheelchair Division started the festivities, with Daniel Romanchuk and Tatyana McFadden winning the men’s and women’s races.
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Fisher Isbell,
AJC.com,
4 July 2026
Danielle Cendejas, a political strategist with experience helping politicians with Bay Area races, told this news organization that both Wahab and Hernandez will have to sharpen their communication with voters through the next two elections.
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Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Democratic socialist candidates won key races in New York, while more establishment candidates prevailed in other contests.
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Erin Cox,
Washington Post,
24 June 2026
Tech money is driving expensive races Tech companies have spent tens of millions of dollars in midterm races this year.
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Elena Moore,
NPR,
24 June 2026
Bores and Lasher have been on Manhattanites’ ballots before in their races for state Assembly.
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Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
25 June 2026
Once again, extraordinary wealth is concentrating into fewer hands while technology races ahead faster than society’s moral conscience.
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Tom Debley,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
While Jackson County races to hear the last of homeowners’ appeals from the troubled 2023 property valuation cycle, some could be eligible for a class action lawsuit.
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Ilana Arougheti
june 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
Yamamoto’s brilliance has once again thrust him into one of the most competitive Cy Young Award races the National League has seen in years.
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Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
The fate of roughly $2 billion annually that was intended to help reduce wildfire risk, promote clean water and build affordable housing, along with other efforts across California, is uncertain as the Legislature races to pass a state budget by Monday.
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Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
In another clip, as the couple pulls into the driveway of the property, floodwater rapidly races down the concrete.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
Its most recent 54th run was record-breaking, the biggest marathon in history, with 132 countries represented, 59,226 finishers and by far the highest number of spectators in every neighborhood who supported and cheered runners on a route that races through all five boroughs.
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Laura Manske,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
What Wolff came back with was the idea to take F1 Academy from a standalone series to one that races alongside F1.
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Danielle McNally,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
Noun
Like many Diamond League events, most races feature only finals and no qualifying heats.
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Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
Included in that lineup of marquee events are stallion making races like the Jim Dandy, Whitney, Jockey Club Gold Cup, and Travers along with top races for the girls in the Coaching Club American Oaks and Alabama Stakes.
—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
The decision is poised to hand candidates and party committees far greater influence over millions of dollars in election spending, particularly in competitive House and Senate races.
—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
4 July 2026
The Shepherd Center Elite Wheelchair Division started the festivities, with Daniel Romanchuk and Tatyana McFadden winning the men’s and women’s races.
—
Fisher Isbell,
AJC.com,
4 July 2026
Danielle Cendejas, a political strategist with experience helping politicians with Bay Area races, told this news organization that both Wahab and Hernandez will have to sharpen their communication with voters through the next two elections.
—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Democratic socialist candidates won key races in New York, while more establishment candidates prevailed in other contests.
—
Erin Cox,
Washington Post,
24 June 2026
Tech money is driving expensive races Tech companies have spent tens of millions of dollars in midterm races this year.
—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
24 June 2026
Bores and Lasher have been on Manhattanites’ ballots before in their races for state Assembly.
—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Verb
Anthropic has accused the Chinese firm Alibaba of launching the largest attack yet attempting to clone Claude, as China races to match the capabilities of Anthropic’s leading model following Mythos’ release and subsequent restriction from foreign markets.
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Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
25 June 2026
Once again, extraordinary wealth is concentrating into fewer hands while technology races ahead faster than society’s moral conscience.
—
Tom Debley,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
While Jackson County races to hear the last of homeowners’ appeals from the troubled 2023 property valuation cycle, some could be eligible for a class action lawsuit.
—
Ilana Arougheti
june 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
Yamamoto’s brilliance has once again thrust him into one of the most competitive Cy Young Award races the National League has seen in years.
—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
The fate of roughly $2 billion annually that was intended to help reduce wildfire risk, promote clean water and build affordable housing, along with other efforts across California, is uncertain as the Legislature races to pass a state budget by Monday.
—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
In another clip, as the couple pulls into the driveway of the property, floodwater rapidly races down the concrete.
—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
Its most recent 54th run was record-breaking, the biggest marathon in history, with 132 countries represented, 59,226 finishers and by far the highest number of spectators in every neighborhood who supported and cheered runners on a route that races through all five boroughs.
—
Laura Manske,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
What Wolff came back with was the idea to take F1 Academy from a standalone series to one that races alongside F1.
—
Danielle McNally,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for races
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Gillian's Wonderland Pier in Ocean City was a Jersey Shore landmark that entertained families for decades.
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Some beachgoers have lamented that Laguna Beach’s policy is too restrictive, and that long days spent on the sand require more shade than a small umbrella provides, particularly for families with small children.
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Some two dozen nations have sent some 3,000 emergency personnel to Venezuela.
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The move by the group of oil-producing nations and its allies will add to the supply of fuel in global markets, which analysts warn are poised for a glut as oil prices fall.
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According to Reuters, Gakpo was given time off to spend with his family, who are staying near the team base in Kansas City as the Netherlands competes in the World Cup.
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With a 6-foot-4, 235-pound frame, Palmquest also competes in shot put and threw 46 1/2 feet as a sophomore, taking first in Aledo’s district meet.
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For example, in tenant onboarding, using AI to automatically auto-fill and email a 50-page PDF lease just speeds up the generation of a static, cumbersome document that still requires manual follow-ups.
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Frequent mowing keeps clippings small, preventing smothering and speeds up decomposition for reuse.
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The British Army also provided protection from attacks by Native American tribes, giving many settlers little reason to support a rebellion.
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Leather Fringe Long before America was colonized, Indigenous tribes like the Lakota and Shoshone in the Great Plains region sewed deerskin fringe trim on their garments.
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As a deeply multicultural city with over 200 nationalities represented, Miami’s fusion food scene reflects Latin American, Caribbean and coastal influences shaped by decades of migration and cultural exchange.
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Switching nationalities is nothing new in soccer.
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Alpha-gal was more of a private enterprise, another rumor contends.
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Uber contends this arrangement has created an incentive for doctors and attorneys to collude to dramatically inflate medical bills.
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There will be an official reception attended by Iraq’s prime minister, senior government officials and religious leaders before the cortege travels to the Imam Ali Shrine, an important pilgrimage site for Shiite Muslims.
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This week, Madonna time travels back to the Eighties and dances the night away at a famous discotheque, R&B crooner Destin Conrad dives into reggae rhythms, and Rico Nasty teams back up with Kenneth Blume for a glittery new track.
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“Races.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/races. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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