as in mom
a female human parent
he dreaded telling his mother that her favorite figurine had gotten broken
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as in maternal
of, relating to, or characteristic of a mother
she often offered to babysit for friends, hoping to satisfy her mother urges until she had children of her own
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1
as in to have
to bring forth from the womb
I hope to mother at least one child
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2
as in to nurse
to attend to the needs and comforts of
mothered the patients with chicken soup
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Recent Examples of mother
Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
While the song, which drops on October 1, 2025, celebrates this chapter of her life, it’s also meant to empower other mothers, no matter their journey.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 1 Oct. 2025
Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 28 May 2025
Lupita Nyong'o stars as Roz, a service robot who washes up on a small island with no human inhabitants and must figure out how to adapt her programming to the wilderness while mothering a baby goose.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 23 May 2025
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Noun
Dalí was born in Spain in 1904 to a Catholic mother and atheist father, which shaped his surrealist style, according to the Dalí Museum (TDM).
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
While the song, which drops on October 1, 2025, celebrates this chapter of her life, it’s also meant to empower other mothers, no matter their journey.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
One of her reasons for leaving was to focus on mothering her two daughters.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 28 May 2025
Lupita Nyong'o stars as Roz, a service robot who washes up on a small island with no human inhabitants and must figure out how to adapt her programming to the wilderness while mothering a baby goose.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mother
Noun
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When the young mom gave birth, Jacob was not in the picture.—
Carlotta Dotto,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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The various images included feature mom and dad with the infant, as well as their two daughters, Karter, 4, and Riley, 2.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the review also showed there was no uptick in cases of maternal pregnancy complications (like hypertension, preeclampsia, and gestational diabetes) among those who received the COVID-19 vaccine versus those who didn’t.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
26 Sep. 2025
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Here, with a flinty gaze and revolutionary fervor, Taylor casts maternal instinct to the winds.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ford had a challenging first half of 2025 with 88 vehicle recalls with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, according to NHTSA data, which now surpasses the record set by General Motors of 77 recalls for all of 2014, the Detroit Free Press previously reported.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Ohio has 13 Costco warehouse locations.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Safety Nick Emmanwori, who's dealing with an ankle injury, is listed as doubtful, and running back Zach Charbonnet, who's nursing a foot injury, is listed as questionable.—
Anne Erickson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Brock Bowers, nursing an injured knee but active Sunday, caught just four passes for 38 yards.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Flood warnings are in place, as rapid rainfall could produce flash and urban flooding and potential mudslides in elevated areas of Cuba, according to the NHC.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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This episode of The Sunday Story was produced by Andrew Mambo and Abby Wendle.—
September 28,
NPR,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But at the end of each day, a mysterious boy (Eric Williams) delivers the message that Godot isn’t coming after all and will instead arrive tomorrow.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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The 25-year-old attorney wins the $750,000 grand prize after delivering her emphatic closing argument.—
Christopher Kuhagen,
jsonline.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Alex climbs in the birthing pool with his wife and welcomes their child.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Authorities say Jessica Marie Mauthe, 39, birthed the children alive in her home over a six-year period, then allegedly killed them immediately after they were born, according to an arrest affidavit filed in Armstrong County obtained by USA TODAY.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Mother.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mother. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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