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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And when they are, and families take legal action, the cases are typically filed in county courts, where few are ultimately heard and often settled out of court.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

"We will continue the fight with renewed determination until this threat is completely eradicated," he pledged, offering his condolences to the bereaved families.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Without Spirit, flying might become less accessible to hourly-wage earners and families, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

"It has been a terrible night for Marine Rescue NSW and our focus right now is supporting the families of those affected and our volunteers," a spokesperson for the volunteer organisation said on Tuesday.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Couples and families who would take us in.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler