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as in family
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
her folks have farmed that land for five generations
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Recent Examples of folks
In terms of fond memories, most folks pointed to Trae’s delightful antics during that playoff series against the Knicks in 2021.
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Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 14 Jan. 2026
That may be good news for the upper-rung folks.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
For your security and to give the folks back home some peace of mind, let someone know your itinerary.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2026
In particular, density is a huge risk factor for folks with breast cancer.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 14 Jan. 2026
These folks survived, but others weren’t as lucky.
—Stephanie Pearson, Outside, 14 Jan. 2026
Most folks had some difficulty even imagining air travel.
—Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Onstage, Lopez addressed some folks’ criticism of her online, particularly her outfit choices.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
What a slap in the face to the folks who’ve studied, who’ve researched, who’ve invented, who’ve saved lives, who’ve fought for their lives, who’ve lost their lives, who’ve devoted their lives to keeping that last group as small as possible.
—Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for folks
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Through a life-saving program at the American Red Cross, volunteers go door to door across Los Angeles, helping people protect their homes and families before a fire ever starts.—
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Despite the warning, Andrea and Rusty went on to expand their family.—
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At the beginning of the Iron Age, Phoenicians set out westwards, searching for valuable natural resources to be brought back and traded in the urbanized world of the eastern Mediterranean.—
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The Los Angeles theater world underwent a historic leadership shift in 2023 when two artistic directors of color were placed at the helm of the city’s most prestigious nonprofit companies.—
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Environmental groups and the tribe are pursuing litigation against the federal and state governments over the site, which the groups say was rushed to completion without any opportunity for public comment or environmental review as required by NEPA.—
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But a landmark land claims settlement in 1980 exempted Maine from federal Indian gaming laws, which has prevented the tribes from opening casinos on their lands.—
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Adina is an alien who’s been sent to earth to observe humanity and report back to her superiors.—
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At this exclusive, high-energy event, the world’s most innovative leaders will convene to explore how AI, humanity, and strategy converge to redefine, again, the future of work.—
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
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Video from the fire department showed crews pouring water on the house fire at 110th and State on Tuesday morning.—
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The listings networks allow sellers to first list their homes discreetly in a Compass-only network while buyers working with Compass agents ostensibly get a jump on anything good before the broader public sees it.—
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Hunter, meanwhile, is excited to meet her new public.—
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The documentary follows the chief through the months leading up to his inauguration, an event that draws more than 300 people from around the world representing Scotland’s ancient clans.—
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Escarole is a chicory, the clan that includes radicchio, endive and frisée.—
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“Folks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folks. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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