1
as in clan
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 kind
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 family
But family members of people charged in Yolo County expressed hope for the outcome.
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Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 13 Jan. 2025
For family affairs, the International Spy Museum welcomes all ages.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025
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
The film takes place entirely within the confines of a handsome, century-old home — the furthest the characters get is the driveway, which the camera observes anxiously through a window like a dog awaiting its family’s return.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Jan. 2025
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Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 13 Jan. 2025
For family affairs, the International Spy Museum welcomes all ages.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025
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
The film takes place entirely within the confines of a handsome, century-old home — the furthest the characters get is the driveway, which the camera observes anxiously through a window like a dog awaiting its family’s return.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for family
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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
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Each clan of sperm whales uses its own set of clicking sounds to communicate.—
The Atlantic Science Desk,
The Atlantic,
28 Dec. 2024
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Whenever a new social app is announced, there's an intense digital stampede as influencers of all kinds rush to claim territory in the new world.—
Kim Key,
PCMAG,
17 Jan. 2025
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On Thursday, January 2, Wolfgang Puck's Bar & Grill at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas found itself in hot water — and not the kind meant for cooking.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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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
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Montgomery said contractors had also left rat poison strapped to a wooden beam under the house.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Jan. 2025
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The administration entered 400 co-stewardship agreements for federal lands and wildlife with tribes, Alaska Native corporations and other communities.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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The tribe is just one of nine that banned the GOP governor last year over her criticism.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
17 Jan. 2025
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Kitchens explained that at times this has been a way for brands to unlock a new category.—
Alexandra Pastore,
WWD,
16 Jan. 2025
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The most straightforward is the additional living expenses (ALE) payment, a category that includes everything from evacuation and relocation costs to money for food and housing, furniture rentals, storage and transportation.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
16 Jan. 2025
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The group is scheduled to finish its work on March 22 at an in-person meeting in Boise.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
10 Jan. 2025
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The announcement follows a period of solo projects and activities by BTS members, as the group continues its temporary hiatus to allow members to focus on individual endeavors and fulfil mandatory military service obligations.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Jan. 2025
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Home prices during the same period have pushed 24% higher, while the value of real estate at the household level has risen 42%, according to the Fed.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
19 Jan. 2025
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Thinking outside the box can save you money and also provide solutions to common household problems—one cheap toothbrush at a time.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2025
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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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“Family.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/family. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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