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
This week started with honoring our moms and those who have acted as a motherly presence in our lives.
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Grace Miserocchi, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
Some fans in the replies of that post pointed out, often in colorful ways, the apparent disconnect between a team lifting up moms while its coach has perhaps emotionally hurt the mother of his children.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
This floral sundress checks all the boxes for moms who want something flattering, lightweight, and easy to move around in.
—Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
The Australian brand’s high stretch one-pieces and dresses have become a go-to for stylish moms including Sophie Turner, Emily Ratajkowski and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Shop the taffeta pants trend Take, for example, Donni, a loungewear brand popular among cool moms during school pick-ups and weekend playdates.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 11 May 2026
Every Mother’s Day, politicians spout cliches celebrating all that moms do for our families.
—Nicole Varma, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2026
Pat Seftel on Mother's Day Filmmaker Josh Seftel talks with his mother, Pat, about a day devoted to moms.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Their philanthropic online fundraiser, which runs through Sunday and likely beyond, is to support the moms (and their kids) staying at the Overtown facility founded in 2004.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
Grace Miserocchi, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
Some fans in the replies of that post pointed out, often in colorful ways, the apparent disconnect between a team lifting up moms while its coach has perhaps emotionally hurt the mother of his children.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
This floral sundress checks all the boxes for moms who want something flattering, lightweight, and easy to move around in.
—Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
The Australian brand’s high stretch one-pieces and dresses have become a go-to for stylish moms including Sophie Turner, Emily Ratajkowski and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Shop the taffeta pants trend Take, for example, Donni, a loungewear brand popular among cool moms during school pick-ups and weekend playdates.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 11 May 2026
Every Mother’s Day, politicians spout cliches celebrating all that moms do for our families.
—Nicole Varma, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2026
Pat Seftel on Mother's Day Filmmaker Josh Seftel talks with his mother, Pat, about a day devoted to moms.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Their philanthropic online fundraiser, which runs through Sunday and likely beyond, is to support the moms (and their kids) staying at the Overtown facility founded in 2004.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moms
Noun
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Research from Pew Research Center and McKinsey & Company has repeatedly found that mothers often shoulder significantly more caregiving responsibilities than fathers, even within dual-income households.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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In addition, 25 local mothers received $200 shopping sprees at the Walmart next door.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Just single mommies supporting each other at Duckling Day.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
10 May 2026
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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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This one's for all the chocolate-loving mamas out there.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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The funny women are both proud blonde mamas and are even within an inch of each other's height.—
Laura Lane,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Moms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moms. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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