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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
In March 2026, a judge ordered the camp to preserve damaged areas of the camp's grounds as evidence in the lawsuits filed by the families of the victims.
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Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
There are also a number of stay packages targeted at families, including interconnected rooms and upgrades.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
For the workers, occupying a tenuous legal status can be worth it to be able to support their families, send their children to stronger schools and earn wages on a different scale than in their home countries.
—Theia Chatelle, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Governor Moore pointed to the financial pressure already squeezing working families and argued that new technology should not become another tool for squeezing them harder.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Charles and Camilla will be at One World Trade Center visiting the 9/11 memorial, then afterward will meet with victims families and first-responders.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
School officials first notified sixth-grade families about the incident in an April 21 message.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The series is a deep dive into one of America’s most famous families, exploring the lives, relationships and defining moments that shaped the Kennedy dynasty.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Lawsuits by doctors and other non-hospital providers now dominate health care collections in Connecticut, the records show, accounting for more than 80% of cases filed against patients and their families in 2024.
—Noam N. Levey, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
There are also a number of stay packages targeted at families, including interconnected rooms and upgrades.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
For the workers, occupying a tenuous legal status can be worth it to be able to support their families, send their children to stronger schools and earn wages on a different scale than in their home countries.
—Theia Chatelle, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Governor Moore pointed to the financial pressure already squeezing working families and argued that new technology should not become another tool for squeezing them harder.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Charles and Camilla will be at One World Trade Center visiting the 9/11 memorial, then afterward will meet with victims families and first-responders.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
School officials first notified sixth-grade families about the incident in an April 21 message.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The series is a deep dive into one of America’s most famous families, exploring the lives, relationships and defining moments that shaped the Kennedy dynasty.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Lawsuits by doctors and other non-hospital providers now dominate health care collections in Connecticut, the records show, accounting for more than 80% of cases filed against patients and their families in 2024.
—Noam N. Levey, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for families
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Chasing Horse was born on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota, home to the Sicangu Sioux, one of the seven tribes of the Lakota Nation.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Environmental groups and tribes could conceivably challenge every permit in court, potentially blocking Twin Metals’ plans for years.—
Todd Richmond,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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The change dropped recommendations that all babies should be protected against hepatitis A, hepatitis B, RSV, dengue and two types of bacterial meningitis.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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On the advisory side, Formation is looking to lend its expertise across multiple types of work—pre-transaction consulting, M&A execution, long-term portfolio strategy—primarily at the intersection of financial and sporting decisions.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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However, the ruthless King Saran (Oscar nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor) has suppressed magic users and enacts a rule of terror, which Zelie hopes to end in order to reunite Orisha’s clans.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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After fighting to find their way back to one another, Henry and Julia were at the standing stones of Craig Na Dun, hoping to return to their own time, and Brian and Ellen’s romantic escape was interrupted as the 1715 Jacobite Rising began, thrusting the clans into war.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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But as concerns over the health effects of excessive screen time have risen, so, too, has pushback in schools toward screens of all kinds.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
30 Apr. 2026
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Forest also look set for safety, but have nasty fixtures left against Chelsea, Newcastle, Manchester United and Bournemouth, who are all chasing European qualification of various kinds.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Cove Gardens, where my family lived, was a sprawling red brick rental complex built after the war for the light-industrial, service, and clerical workers who were saving up for their own houses in a better area.—
Chang-rae Lee,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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The collection of four 200-year-old houses that comprise the property are charming with their wooden porches and shingled exteriors, keeping the right amount of familiarity.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 May 2026
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At the same time, Alex Brightman and Sara Chase landed in compete in the best performance by an actor and actress in a leading role in a musical categories respectively.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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To do this well, consider Gallup’s four primary categories underpinning engagement.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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Want to listen to jazz or bluegrass groups or house DJs at an outdoor concert?—
Fritz Hahn,
Washington Post,
1 May 2026
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In Pictures | Getty Images A global base oils shortage is starting to filter through to drivers of luxury cars, with analysts and industry groups warning that stocks could soon run dry if the Iran war drags on.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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For the folks who crave oysters, as well as any Connecticut history buffs, this event is for you.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Get those peach stickers, folks.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Families.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/families. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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