as in father
a male human parent
my dad did most of the cooking for dinner because he usually got home earlier than my mom
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Recent Examples of dad
In the past year, Towns made sure to get his high school diploma and driver’s license, Hawkins said, which Towns had told his dad were his two short-term goals.
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Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
But Rose's dad also fights for her in big, public ways.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
Sudden storm left 8 boaters dead 37-year-old DoorDash executive and new dad Josh Pickles was among the eight who died after their boat capsized on Lake Tahoe during a sudden storm.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
Walden, who clearly recognized that her childhood friend’s dad wasn’t going to put her on the hot seat, answered the questions with respect and enthusiasm.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 27 June 2025
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Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
But Rose's dad also fights for her in big, public ways.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
Sudden storm left 8 boaters dead 37-year-old DoorDash executive and new dad Josh Pickles was among the eight who died after their boat capsized on Lake Tahoe during a sudden storm.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
Walden, who clearly recognized that her childhood friend’s dad wasn’t going to put her on the hot seat, answered the questions with respect and enthusiasm.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dad
Noun
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His father Jason Richardson spent more than a decade in the NBA, including part of two seasons with the Magic (2010-12).—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2025
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Originally designed in 1895 by Sir Henry Peto—whose father built Nelson’s Column—the grounds have been restored and expanded.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Tay will always be my first born and daddy's little girl to me.—
Jillian Pretzel,
People.com,
20 June 2025
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This Father’s Day, one of film and television’s most beloved daddies was celebrated in New York City.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
15 June 2025
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“Dad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dad. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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