as in family
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
the wedding joined the two tribes together
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Recent Examples of tribe
The 7th Circuit ruled against the tribe on Feb. 14.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
Nomadic Bedouin tribes have long sought temporary refuge in the city.
—Hannah Edgar, ARTnews.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Keep scrolling to see the entire Season 48 cast, organized by tribe.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
But the full amount had already been obligated to a firm that is owned by a Native American tribe based in Michigan.
—Ryan J. Foley, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tribe
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
Nomadic Bedouin tribes have long sought temporary refuge in the city.
—Hannah Edgar, ARTnews.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Keep scrolling to see the entire Season 48 cast, organized by tribe.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
But the full amount had already been obligated to a firm that is owned by a Native American tribe based in Michigan.
—Ryan J. Foley, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tribe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tribe
Noun
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On Thursday, March 13, PEOPLE confirmed with a source close to the Trump family that Vanessa, 47, and Tiger, 49, have been quietly dating for several months.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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After six years of displacement, the family returned in 2021 to find their home completely damaged.—
UNICEF USA,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This flashback kickoff, which looks to tell the devious origin story of the megachurch-leading Gemstone clan, went from long shot to lock quickly.—
Marco della Cava,
USA TODAY,
10 Mar. 2025
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In Scotland, tartans are traditionally associated with different clans and families, though anyone can come up with their own tartan and register it with the Scottish government.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Hollywood premiere has been reduced to photographers and in—house crew only, according to a report in Variety.—
Marni Rose McFall,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Authorities in New Jersey are investigating a house fire at the residence of a pharmaceutical executive as a potential arson.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Tribe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tribe. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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