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as in dad
a male human parent
the special relationship that exists between fathers and sons
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as in founder
a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor
Sir Isaac Newton is regarded by many as the father of modern science
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as in grandfather
a person who is several generations earlier in an individual's line of descent
our fathers founded this nation on the fundamental belief that no person is entitled to rule by divine right
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as in Lord
capitalized
the being worshipped as the creator and ruler of the universe
let us ask humbly for the blessings of our Father in heaven
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Recent Examples of father
Nick Estes, New Yorker, 26 June 2025
Their at-large father faces charges including three counts of first-degree murder and three counts of kidnapping.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 13 June 2025
But while a surrogate was pregnant with their third child, Ms. Boucher was furious to discover that Mr. Musk had recently fathered twins with Shivon Zilis, an executive at his brain implant company, Neuralink, according to people familiar with the situation.
—Kirsten Grind, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Noun
My father was a French Chippewa Cree from Turtle Mountain.
—Nick Estes, New Yorker, 26 June 2025
Their at-large father faces charges including three counts of first-degree murder and three counts of kidnapping.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Verb
The singer, whose real name is Claire Boucher, was reportedly unaware of the twins’ existence until months later, when Insider published court documents in July 2022 revealing Musk had fathered the children with the Neuralink project director.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 13 June 2025
But while a surrogate was pregnant with their third child, Ms. Boucher was furious to discover that Mr. Musk had recently fathered twins with Shivon Zilis, an executive at his brain implant company, Neuralink, according to people familiar with the situation.
—Kirsten Grind, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for father
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Lombard’s dad played for the Braves from 1998-2000 and is now the Tigers’ bench coach.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
30 June 2025
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My parents met one summer in 1975 at one of my dad’s acoustic shows on the eastern tip of Long Island.—
Brooke Lea Foster,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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So did RedBird Capital founder Gerry Cardinale, YouTube cofounder Chad Hurley, Wasserman Ventures, AEW founder and president Tony Khan, EGOT winner John Legend, former Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald and Fortnite co-creator Donald Mustard.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
7 July 2025
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The Walshes The founder of a New Jersey general-contracting and project-management company, Edward Sharp Walsh has reportedly won the club championship at Trump National Golf Club in his hometown of Bedminster not once but twice.—
Brendan O'Connor,
Curbed,
7 July 2025
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Roley's grandfather, Dale Roley, told the New York Times on Monday that the suspect was working for a tree company and had expressed interest in becoming a forest firefighter.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
1 July 2025
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The latest is that the 21-year-old’s grandfather, the bullfighter Manuel Torres-Cansino, was a cousin of the American actress Margarita Carmen Cansino, commonly known as Rita Hayworth.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
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More than 13 years after co-creating Chicago Fire and thus helping sire the popular #OneChicago Universe, Derek Haas was looking to break free of the broadcast procedural formula, with Prime Video‘s Countdown.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
20 June 2025
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In summary, King Henry VIII, desperate to sire a son, sought to divorce his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, and marry Anne Boleyn.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Leather daddies balletically hang and spin from chains.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
25 June 2025
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That’s after years of Fiona channeling her anger toward her father for the benefit of her litigious clients back in L.A. but doing little to resolve her daddy issues.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2025
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But the only person who might feel like a bigger wait has lifted from his shoulders is the show's creator and director, Hwang Dong-hyuk.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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The studio is banking on the rapidly growing global anime fandom, particularly in the U.S., where enthusiasm spans general audiences, Hollywood creators, celebrities and businesses.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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The gift of 'The Mahabharata' that my ancestors gave me is truly the gift that keeps giving.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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The same ancestor who founded this homestead left his own family behind in Georgia; that cold resolve is Hailey’s inheritance too.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2025
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One man did just that Refugees might have endured a soaking and even abided the frigid temperatures, but the combination spawned an array of fluxes, fevers and flus that carried away hundreds of them.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Simmons's unexpected death from heart disease and complications from a fall marked a sudden, unsettling end to an iconic career that spawned bestselling books, infomercials and workout videos that sold more than 22 million copies.—
Johnny Dodd,
People.com,
2 July 2025
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“Father.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/father. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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