folks

noun

Definition of folksnext
plural of folk
1
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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2
as in world
human beings in general c'mon, folks, let's get to work

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for folks
  1. family
  2. world
  3. tribe
  4. people
  5. house
  6. humanity
  7. clan
  8. public
Noun
  • Another devastated neighborhood, Altadena, 35 miles to the East, had some more modest homes that families had owned for generations.
    Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
  • For family affairs, the International Spy Museum welcomes all ages.
    Ashley J. DiMella Fox News, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of family
Noun
  • In this world of rising health care costs and even worse outlooks for those who need long-term home care, why is the governor not exercising compassion?
    Lolli Edinger, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
  • This archetype is essential in a world where assumptions often go unchallenged, stifling creativity and growth.
    Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of world
Noun
  • What To Know Biden was scheduled to appear at an event announcing the creation of two new national monuments that will honor Native American tribes.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The Kansas City area was once a dwelling place for at least four different Indian tribes.
    Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of tribe
Noun
  • Instead, it was mistakenly sent to nearly 10 million people, McGowan said.
    Denise Chow, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Still, several people posted what appeared to be drone photos and videos of the restricted areas online.
    Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of people
Noun
  • Stories of residents choosing to defend their homes from the flames by themselves — such as the 66-year-old man who died trying to keep his house from being burned by the Eaton fire with a garden hose — have also garnered national media attention.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Montgomery said contractors had also left rat poison strapped to a wooden beam under the house.
    Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of house
Noun
  • Towns that were previously far away from migrant routes have become key transit points, shaping local economies and turning migrants into commodities rather than recognizing their humanity.
    Angel Escamilla Garcia, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Her story—or, rather, her tragedy—is perhaps one of the greatest reminders of the many sacrifices made in the name of humanity’s quest for knowledge.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of humanity
Noun
  • Colonna’s film is set in the 1990s, which in real life was a crucial period of upheaval for the island’s social, political and economic prospects, with clan wars on the rise.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Each clan of sperm whales uses its own set of clicking sounds to communicate.
    The Atlantic Science Desk, The Atlantic, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of clan
Noun
  • Vanderbilt Mortgage remains committed to protecting the American public's access to fair lending services while providing a path to homeownership for hardworking families.
    Matthew Impelli, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
  • And colleges and universities need to do a much better job articulating their value proposition, not only to prospective students and families, but to legislators, business leaders, and the broader public.
    David Rosowsky, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of public
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