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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The deal being considered includes a significant stock component, and the families behind the two companies would likely each retain significant stakes in any deal, they added.

From The Wall Street Journal

The sweeps split families, cost businesses millions of dollars and drove many undocumented residents into hiding.

From Los Angeles Times

But Vicki Shotbolt, founder of Parent Zone, which supports families to stay safe online, says it's very hard for young children to completely avoid tech.

From BBC

“I care deeply about the safety of our neighborhood and the families that live here,” Brandlin said.

From Los Angeles Times

“This emergency action will provide American families with relief by increasing fuel supply and consumer choice,” EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said in a statement.

From Barron's