mums

Definition of mumsnext
plural of mum

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Recent Examples of mums The most dependable mums to grow as garden perennials belong to the Rubellum Group, often called hardy chrysanthemum, hardy garden mum, or old-fashioned mum. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mums
Noun
  • Maplewood, which makes beers like Son of Juice and Pulaski Pils – first began brewing beer in Logan Square in 2014, and has since added a taproom and cocktail bar, and expanded to Missouri, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Kansas.
    Todd Feurer, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Expect more bars to round out their selections, offering not just IPAs and higher-ABV beers but also more pilsners and other lagers and offering generally more diversity in beer styles.
    Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • From martinis shaken with property-specific gin to custom brews poured at check-in, hotels across the globe are upping the ante for the luxury traveler and hoping guests will book for their brew.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Across the Northeast, a host of summer camps deliver a mix of old-school camp experiences — complete with arts and crafts, s’mores and lakeside fun — but with decidedly adult upgrades such as cocktails and chic bunkhouses.
    Robin Roenker, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Signature cocktails will also be available.
    Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Combined, the marijuana loads had a street value of about $675,000 in the United States, and high-quality weed could be worth two to three times higher in Europe, according to the CBP.
    Adam Thompson, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The hospital’s closure has meant many workers are out of a job, patients are having to find other options for care, and nearby hospitals, including Rush Oak Park Hospital and Loretto Hospital, may face heavier patient loads.
    Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Multiple wines Fifteen red wines representing multiple regions will delight wine aficionados.
    Terry Hagerty, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Normally the type of wines that only wineries’ private club members or local insiders have access to, these exceptional offerings are chosen from Shefferman’s wide network of wine country vintners and winemakers.
    Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2026

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“Mums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mums. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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