as in dad
a male human parent
I cherish my memories of the times that I went fishing with my pa
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Noun
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An affable dad who avoids divisive topics like politics and religion in favor of gentler, autobiographical material that tends to cast him as a well-meaning fool, the Tennessee native is also the rare comic capable of appealing to, or at least not actively alienating, a broad swathe of viewers.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025 -
Jac, on the other hand, took his dad's lead into the world of sports broadcasting.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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Their bodies were found with plastic bags over their heads and evidence that their hands had been zip-tied near their father's truck, court documents obtained by USA TODAY showed.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Syed’s reunion with his father is even more moving to watch now because the older man passed away about a year ago after a long illness.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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This is more than just a fetish, a crush, unresolved mommy/daddy issues or a passing fascination.—
Linsey Hughes,
Flow Space,
10 Sep. 2025
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And, like The Boss, Hamlet has daddy (and uncle) issues.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
30 Aug. 2025
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In March 2024, when the actor received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, James adorably posed for photos with his papa.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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Other options are chicken tinga from Pueblo, mole guisados from Mexico City, rajas (bell peppers, onion, pablano chiles and jack cheese), steak con papas (beef and potatoes), chiccharon (pork rinds) and a bean and cheese option featuring heirloom beans from Rio del Rey farm.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Pa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pa. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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