as in families
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
the wedding joined the two tribes together
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Recent Examples of tribes
Some Native American tribes refer to the April full moon as the breaking ice moon, the frog moon, the sucker moon and the budding moon of plants and shrubs.
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Hali Smith
march 31, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
For those following news about the war on social media, this affinity network—all these different figures with their own little tribes—has been quickly replacing images of the war with commentary on it.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2026
Other names for April's full moon from Native American tribes include the Breaking Ice Moon, Budding Moon, Sucker Moon, and the Moon When the Ducks Come Back.
—Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 31 Mar. 2026
Some Native American tribes call it Breaking Ice Moon, Budding Moon, Sucker Moon, and the Moon When the Ducks Come Back.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 31 Mar. 2026
Many Native American tribes named April's full moon after signs of spring and seasonal change.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
The treaty ended up displacing Potawatomi, Chippewa, Kickapoo and Odawa tribes.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
For many tribes, gaming has been the foundation upon which broader economic and social progress has been built.
—Cody J Martinez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
If states and tribes must earn the right to offer legal sports betting through legislation, licensing, and strict consumer protections, then so should everyone else.
—Mick Mulvaney, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Hali Smith
march 31, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
For those following news about the war on social media, this affinity network—all these different figures with their own little tribes—has been quickly replacing images of the war with commentary on it.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2026
Other names for April's full moon from Native American tribes include the Breaking Ice Moon, Budding Moon, Sucker Moon, and the Moon When the Ducks Come Back.
—Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 31 Mar. 2026
Some Native American tribes call it Breaking Ice Moon, Budding Moon, Sucker Moon, and the Moon When the Ducks Come Back.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 31 Mar. 2026
Many Native American tribes named April's full moon after signs of spring and seasonal change.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
The treaty ended up displacing Potawatomi, Chippewa, Kickapoo and Odawa tribes.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
For many tribes, gaming has been the foundation upon which broader economic and social progress has been built.
—Cody J Martinez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
If states and tribes must earn the right to offer legal sports betting through legislation, licensing, and strict consumer protections, then so should everyone else.
—Mick Mulvaney, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tribes
Noun
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Those inflated bills are eating into families’ budgets at a time when gas, grocery and housing costs are high and threatening to climb further, limiting many Americans’ ability to save money and build wealth.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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The main motivation is the seven grieving families.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In mid-July, armed groups affiliated with Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri clashed with local Bedouin clans, spurring intervention by government forces who effectively sided with the Bedouins.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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For almost as long, these two clans have also been intimate friends (and relations) of the Pelosi family.—
James Reginato,
Vanity Fair,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Tucked away in a quiet corner of the grounds, the spa has the same haute-hippie vibe as the houses.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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To be sure, America is short by multiple millions of houses.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Tribes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tribes. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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