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
Jalen, about 9 years old at the time, shot his dad an angry stare.
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Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Oliver has the same dad but is from an alien world.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 17 June 2025
Combo thanked the dads for being good sports and credited the moms for pulling off the prank.
—Samara Gerstle, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2025
First of all, my dad was a big baseball fan and grew up watching the Yankees.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 6 June 2025
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Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Oliver has the same dad but is from an alien world.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 17 June 2025
Combo thanked the dads for being good sports and credited the moms for pulling off the prank.
—Samara Gerstle, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2025
First of all, my dad was a big baseball fan and grew up watching the Yankees.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 6 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 1 Jul. 2025.
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