as in mothers
a female human parent
be sure to tell your mom and dad that you'll be home late for supper
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Recent Examples of moms
The judges will select 25 moms from entries people submit about why their mothers deserve to be a Superhero Mom honoree, according to a news release.
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
The event exists to connect moms of all ages and stages with other moms who desire a deeper faith and Christian fellowship.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Two best friends of nearly two decades, Devon Grace and Kendra Ferguson, have turned their personal bond into a growing platform for moms.
—La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
In 2024, for example, the Democratic congressman secured $1 million for a local organization that operates a maternity home for pregnant and new moms between the ages of 12 and 21.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Men have increased their parenting involvement somewhat, but Low said that doesn’t equate to the effort moms are putting in.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
This cut is super easy to style, so busy moms can relax.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
Next to Super Mario Bros‘ first choice, young men here are one point above that 2023 movie, while there’s a bigger first choice from moms.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
In one of the first of many No Kings rallies throughout metro Detroit, more than 100 people — including retirees, moms, dads, political candidates, young kids, and even a dog — lined both sides of Orchard Lake in West Bloomfield to protest.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 28 Mar. 2026
News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
The event exists to connect moms of all ages and stages with other moms who desire a deeper faith and Christian fellowship.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Two best friends of nearly two decades, Devon Grace and Kendra Ferguson, have turned their personal bond into a growing platform for moms.
—La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
In 2024, for example, the Democratic congressman secured $1 million for a local organization that operates a maternity home for pregnant and new moms between the ages of 12 and 21.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Men have increased their parenting involvement somewhat, but Low said that doesn’t equate to the effort moms are putting in.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
This cut is super easy to style, so busy moms can relax.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
Next to Super Mario Bros‘ first choice, young men here are one point above that 2023 movie, while there’s a bigger first choice from moms.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
In one of the first of many No Kings rallies throughout metro Detroit, more than 100 people — including retirees, moms, dads, political candidates, young kids, and even a dog — lined both sides of Orchard Lake in West Bloomfield to protest.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moms
Noun
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In California, the rate among Hispanic mothers is twice as high as for white or Black women, state data show.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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Employment of mothers with children under 5 remains above pre-pandemic levels.—
Shay Castle,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Some people's mommies and daddies really, really struggle with money, and that is not something to ever make fun of somebody for.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The beach belongs to babies, Bikini mamas, and the old.—
Patricia Lockwood,
The New York Review of Books,
5 Mar. 2026
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Those new doe mommas need to eat and will be out and about looking for food.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Moms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moms. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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