families

[fam-uh-leez, fam-leez] / ˈfæm ə liz, ˈfæm liz /

NOUN

kin, offspring; classification

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clan folk group house household people tribe

STRONG

ancestors ancestry birth blood brood children class descendants descent dynasty extraction forebears genealogy generations genre in-laws inheritance issue kind kindred line lineage network parentage pedigree progenitors progeny race relations relationship relatives siblings strain subdivision system

WEAK

heirs and assigns kith and kin menage ménage

Antonyms

STRONG

parent

Example Sentences

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Paramount has described the funds as largely passive investors, saying the royal families would not have input into corporate decision-making.

From Los Angeles Times

At issue in the California case was whether Instagram and co-defendant YouTube were designed to addict kids, and whether the companies failed to warn families of those dangers.

From Los Angeles Times

"These pilots will give us the evidence we need to take the next steps, informed by the experiences of families themselves," she added.

From BBC

"Today the jury joined families, educators, and child safety experts in saying enough is enough."

From BBC

“We believe thoughtful, long-term investment supports that mission, and we welcome the opportunity to work with policymakers to strengthen the system for families and educators,” Bork said.

From The Wall Street Journal