1
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
Wang explained that the tradition is to welcome the families.
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Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Around 65,000 Arkansans participate in WIC, which offers food benefits, breastfeeding help and other health resources to low-income families.
—Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2025
Also on-tap for Tuesday could be talk of looming budget cuts at both the state and federal level that could impact service availability for homeless or needy families.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Programming for couples, groups and multigenerational families also includes sister property Black Bear at Alpine Falls Ranch, with lodging options from luxury glamping tents to six-bedroom mountain villas with fireplaces and private-chef dining.
—Suzanne Wright, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Experts say that my experience is fairly common for single parents, given that modern families are dealing with a rising cost of living—everything from rent to groceries is steadily getting more expensive.
—Sarah Bregel, Parents, 28 Oct. 2025
The township is chock-full of amenities and conveniences galore for everyone — perfect for singles, young couples just starting out, families raising kids, empty-nesters and retirees.
—Calesa Township, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Bad Bunny represents none of these values; his drag performances and style are the opposite of what families expect on football's biggest stage.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
But as the work stoppage drags on and the strikers face losing everything, friends become enemies, families are divided, and the very future of this typical mid-American town is threatened.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Around 65,000 Arkansans participate in WIC, which offers food benefits, breastfeeding help and other health resources to low-income families.
—Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2025
Also on-tap for Tuesday could be talk of looming budget cuts at both the state and federal level that could impact service availability for homeless or needy families.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Programming for couples, groups and multigenerational families also includes sister property Black Bear at Alpine Falls Ranch, with lodging options from luxury glamping tents to six-bedroom mountain villas with fireplaces and private-chef dining.
—Suzanne Wright, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Experts say that my experience is fairly common for single parents, given that modern families are dealing with a rising cost of living—everything from rent to groceries is steadily getting more expensive.
—Sarah Bregel, Parents, 28 Oct. 2025
The township is chock-full of amenities and conveniences galore for everyone — perfect for singles, young couples just starting out, families raising kids, empty-nesters and retirees.
—Calesa Township, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Bad Bunny represents none of these values; his drag performances and style are the opposite of what families expect on football's biggest stage.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
But as the work stoppage drags on and the strikers face losing everything, friends become enemies, families are divided, and the very future of this typical mid-American town is threatened.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for families
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The Beaver Moon takes its name from early Native American tribes as well as American colonists, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac, when beavers begin sheltering in their lodges after gathering enough food to last the winter.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Beaver Moon takes its name from early Native American tribes as well as American colonists, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac, when beavers begin sheltering in their lodges after gathering enough food to last the winter.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
23 Oct. 2025
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Keeping homes warm using electric heaters this winter could be more costly than usual, particularly compared with other types of heating like natural gas and oil, federal estimates show.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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The types of care proposed for the campus on Rosecrans attempt to ensure that there is a smooth ramp of services capable of intersecting with a wide range of symptom severity, from moderate anxiety to suicidal ideation.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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In classical antiquity, the mountainous region was notorious for bandits; in modern times, blood feuds among clans were rife.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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But Gaza is home to numerous clans and militant groups, with score-settling and criminality posing a threat to order in the Palestinian enclave, even after the ceasefire.—
Christian Orozco,
NBC news,
17 Oct. 2025
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Clear messaging can help relations of all kinds flow smoothly now.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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Now, spots of all kinds leave their mark, from smaller accessories like wool pillbox hats, to more statement pieces like knee-high boots.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
24 Oct. 2025
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At its core, astrology is a map for self-awareness and one of the most underrated tools in this map is the 12 astrological houses.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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An investment banker who segued into business development, and later communications and merchandising for fashion houses including Prada, Gucci and Bottega Veneta, Bellettini helmed the Saint Laurent brand from 2013 until last January.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Taken together, these triumphal and tragic elements constitute the ingredients for an epic historical narrative that defies all moralistic categories, a story rooted in the coexistence of grandeur and failure, brilliance and blindness, grace and sin.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Congress could approve a continuing resolution, which would provide temporary funding to certain categories.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
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More on why environmental groups are concerned.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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Players, coaches, executives and ownership groups have come and gone, but the team remains despite a lengthy and emotional relocation saga that nearly resulted in a move to Seattle.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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After news hit of Ozer’s Safehaven embezzlement indictment in 2024, Ozer spent months reassuring folks that the charges were all going to go away.—
Steve Belanger,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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Curated by the same folks who present the Oscars, the museum, which opened in 2021, showcases rare props, iconic costumes, and original scripts through meticulous, behind-the-scenes exhibits that reveal how movies are made.—
Sophie-Claire Hoeller,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Families.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/families. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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