FOREBEARERS Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

forebearers

noun

plural of forebearer

as in ancestors

a person who is several generations earlier in an individual's line of descent villagers who still practice many of the customs of their forebearers

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Noun

His ancestors moved there in the 1850's, and their photos and other archives are preserved inside the Roseville Historical Society museum.

— James Taylor, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
This response was presumably adaptive to prevent our ancestors from becoming underweight but is disastrous for today’s dieters.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of ancestors

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Born in Russell County, Virginia, Hubbard was largely raised by his grandfathers, both union coal miners with missing fingers, and still speaks with an Appalachian twang.

— Michelle Lhooq, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026
Sorrell, whose grandfathers both played in the majors, slugged 23 home runs and 20 doubles in 56 games while drawing 33 walks and striking out 61 times.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

Definition of grandfathers

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Yet, a study by the Gender Equity Policy Institute shows that mothers spend nearly double the amount of time on childcare and domestic work compared to fathers.

— Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
The Midwest Regional Reception Center detains close to 500 fathers, mothers, spouses, cousins and friends on behalf of ICE.

— Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2026

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