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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
The brand is facing an existential crisis, including multiple lawsuits, but the two warring families who own the company seem more preoccupied about a series of petty legal battles.
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Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
People work extremely hard all year long and this is the perfect time of year to slow down a bit and actually appreciate the joy of the season with their coworkers and families.
—Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
With catering, families can avoid the expense of purchasing and preparing large quantities of food, which can often go to waste.
—Ronny Maye, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Chris, 46, and Jen, 45, and their 12-year-old daughter and 4-year-old twin sons are but one of many interfaith families who light the menorah and gather round the Christmas tree this time of year.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Volunteers answer more than 130,000 calls through the hotline; families can also track Santa through Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
See video … WATCH RAYMOND ARROYO – Biden rewarded murderers while ignoring the innocent and their families.
—Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Urban centers like Detroit and the surrounding suburbs remain hot spots, attracting families and professionals seeking a balance between suburban comfort and urban amenities.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
But the gap was far greater than expected as both families and general audiences chose Sonic, which is based on Sega’s classic veigo game.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Dec. 2024
Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
People work extremely hard all year long and this is the perfect time of year to slow down a bit and actually appreciate the joy of the season with their coworkers and families.
—Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
With catering, families can avoid the expense of purchasing and preparing large quantities of food, which can often go to waste.
—Ronny Maye, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Chris, 46, and Jen, 45, and their 12-year-old daughter and 4-year-old twin sons are but one of many interfaith families who light the menorah and gather round the Christmas tree this time of year.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Volunteers answer more than 130,000 calls through the hotline; families can also track Santa through Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
See video … WATCH RAYMOND ARROYO – Biden rewarded murderers while ignoring the innocent and their families.
—Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Urban centers like Detroit and the surrounding suburbs remain hot spots, attracting families and professionals seeking a balance between suburban comfort and urban amenities.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
But the gap was far greater than expected as both families and general audiences chose Sonic, which is based on Sega’s classic veigo game.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for families
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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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Many people, including late night host Jimmy Fallon, compared Melania's look to The Hamburglar's.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The infamous dark web marketplace served as a global hub for illicit drug sales that prosecutors said had contributed to the death of at least six people.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2025
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Whether through scams, strained savings or costs of living going up, half of older Americans — that’s 27 million households — can’t afford their basic needs.—
Sherlea Dony,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Of its about 94,000 students, 65% came from impoverished households, nearly 19% received English language supports, 14% had disabilities and nearly 3% were homeless.—
Krista Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Families.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/families. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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