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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
Philanthropy plays a catalytic role by empowering local financial institutions to serve families in need.
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Matt Damon, TIME, 22 Mar. 2025
Their families even know each other well, Snapp said.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2025
These challenges are exacerbated due to rising temperatures, prolonged droughts, and extreme weather events intensifying water scarcity and disrupting fragile systems, leaving families—particularly those in poverty—without reliable access to safe water.
—Matt Damon, TIME, 22 Mar. 2025
On Friday afternoon, a mix of young visitors and families lounged on the beach and strolled along Ocean Drive.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2025
The school was then placed on lockdown and students were evacuated by bus to the Arlington ISD Athletics Center to be reunited with their families, the Star-Telegram reported at the time.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2025
Investigators worked for weeks to process the murder scene and connect a trail of evidence, while families, friends, a school and a community grieved.
—Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
The nuptials began on Wednesday, March 19, with an intimate dinner between the couple's families and wedding party.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Solutions like these improve health and education outcomes, empower women, and enable families to thrive, transforming their futures.
—Matt Damon, TIME, 22 Mar. 2025
Matt Damon, TIME, 22 Mar. 2025
Their families even know each other well, Snapp said.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2025
These challenges are exacerbated due to rising temperatures, prolonged droughts, and extreme weather events intensifying water scarcity and disrupting fragile systems, leaving families—particularly those in poverty—without reliable access to safe water.
—Matt Damon, TIME, 22 Mar. 2025
On Friday afternoon, a mix of young visitors and families lounged on the beach and strolled along Ocean Drive.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2025
The school was then placed on lockdown and students were evacuated by bus to the Arlington ISD Athletics Center to be reunited with their families, the Star-Telegram reported at the time.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2025
Investigators worked for weeks to process the murder scene and connect a trail of evidence, while families, friends, a school and a community grieved.
—Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
The nuptials began on Wednesday, March 19, with an intimate dinner between the couple's families and wedding party.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Solutions like these improve health and education outcomes, empower women, and enable families to thrive, transforming their futures.
—Matt Damon, TIME, 22 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for families
Noun
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The tribes are suing under a law — Senate Bill 549 — that went into effect Wednesday.—
Andrew Sheeler,
Sacramento Bee,
2 Jan. 2025
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The complaint notes that Californians voted in 1984 to amend the California Constitution to ban banked games, though tribes are exempted from that ban under a 2000 state constitutional amendment.—
Andrew Sheeler,
Sacramento Bee,
2 Jan. 2025
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And our definition of social media was to converse about the over-the-top shenanigans of the fictional Ewing, Channing and Carrington clans at the proverbial office watercooler.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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In 2020, the California Fish and Game Commission made six lion clans a candidate for protection under the state Endangered Species Act, and are expected to decide whether to permanently list them next year.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Dec. 2024
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The Kansas City Star 816-234-4431 Eric Adler, at The Star since 1985, has the luxury of writing about any topic or anyone, focusing on in-depth stories about people at both the center and on the fringes of the news.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2025
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The new initiative also underscores Coach’s grounding purpose, the Courage to Be Real, a platform created to inspire people to confidently explore all the facets of their identity.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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About 9% of children in Benton County and 14% of children in Washington County live in households in poverty, compared to 20% statewide and 16% nationally, according to the report.—
Alex Golden,
Axios,
24 Mar. 2025
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Only 250 of the park’s 900 households remain.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Families.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/families. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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