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as in family
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
her folks have farmed that land for five generations
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Recent Examples of folks
For the folks who crave oysters, as well as any Connecticut history buffs, this event is for you.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Get those peach stickers, folks.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Either way, folks can't stop talking about the quarterback.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
For folks who are looking for an even more affordable experience, or who would prefer to skip the charcuterie, a wine-only tasting costs just $15 per person.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Sweeping up lots of folks Of course, geofencing can sweep up lots of completely innocent people as suspects, and critics warn that geofencing could be used by the government to spy on law-abiding citizens engaging in, among other things, lawful protests and political activity.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
The siren may not be heard by folks indoors.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
The festival, previously known as the Water Festival, was held this year at Robinson Lake Park off Liverpool Road, with a number of folks of all ages enjoying the amenities.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Dallas, to some folks, is still just the place where JR got shot.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 22 Apr. 2026
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Get those peach stickers, folks.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Either way, folks can't stop talking about the quarterback.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
For folks who are looking for an even more affordable experience, or who would prefer to skip the charcuterie, a wine-only tasting costs just $15 per person.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Sweeping up lots of folks Of course, geofencing can sweep up lots of completely innocent people as suspects, and critics warn that geofencing could be used by the government to spy on law-abiding citizens engaging in, among other things, lawful protests and political activity.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
The siren may not be heard by folks indoors.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
The festival, previously known as the Water Festival, was held this year at Robinson Lake Park off Liverpool Road, with a number of folks of all ages enjoying the amenities.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Dallas, to some folks, is still just the place where JR got shot.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for folks
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Aspen Wooten, a talented tennis prodigy who moved from Memphis to Lake Nona with her family as a ninth grader, had accomplished just about everything available in her four-year high school career — including winning more than 100 matches.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Knowing that my picture, whether flattering or not, is going to be posted (or shared with our family) is extremely daunting.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The company still looks for unique characters, worlds that viewers may not regularly experience and stories that offer something more than just a tale well told.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Our impressively multicultural team of street racers now freelance in the shadowy and complex world of covert ops, jetting around the world to take down an increasingly unhinged array of nihilist supervillains.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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Wyatt cast background performers by region — Francophone Arabs, Alawites from Syria — for the movie’s hodgepodge representation of Arabian tribes.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
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Early cultures, including Native American tribes, looked to the heavens for time keeping, spiritual beliefs and navigation.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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There are those who once thought that the superiority of machines would cause a crisis for chess—and for humanity.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Many ethicists focus on preventing worst-case AI scenarios, such as rogue models and mass unemployment, while ignoring deeper questions about how the technology might degrade our humanity or undermine our sense of purpose.—
Elias Wachtel,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2026
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How Washington behaves vis-à-vis those deposits influences the process and reconfigures the balance within the Shia house.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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That high mark owes much to the city’s Ribeira district, which is home to picturesque houses with red terracotta roofs clustered along the Douro River.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Confirmation for the Cuban public came in March, when President Miguel Diaz-Canel appeared on TV to acknowledge for the first time the negotiations with the US.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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But the American public has been skeptical.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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In hindsight, this was NOT exactly a great idea for the clan.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Take a walk to Chew Jetty, a historic waterfront settlement of stilt houses built by Chinese immigrants in the 19th century; visit Little India, with its heady, culture-melding atmosphere; or make a day doing the rounds of clan temples (Khoo Kongsi included) and Peranakan mansions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Folks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folks. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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