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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 dads
Additionally, moms are more likely to receive daily photos from their kids, with 20% reporting frequent updates compared to 14% of dads.
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Sarah Scott, Parents, 9 Sep. 2025
People shouting at the top of their lungs, including my son and I; there were a lot of dads and sons around us.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Getting in community with other dads in the same stage of life support creates a sense of normalcy, emotional support, and relief.
—Essence, 29 Aug. 2025
Like many proud dads in the early 2000s, Cooper Manning often whipped out the camcorder to document his three children — May, Arch and Heid — growing up.
—Grace Raynor, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
In an ideal world, these single dads by choice might prefer not to be single.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2025
Burritt had more concerns than most new moms and dads, though.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
But whether the dads, Brads, and Chads like it or not, the Swifties tuning in are going to bring the podcast’s listenership to new heights.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2025
There’s a lot to manage, and good reasons to be stressed for working moms and dads.
—Tracy Brower, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Sarah Scott, Parents, 9 Sep. 2025
People shouting at the top of their lungs, including my son and I; there were a lot of dads and sons around us.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Getting in community with other dads in the same stage of life support creates a sense of normalcy, emotional support, and relief.
—Essence, 29 Aug. 2025
Like many proud dads in the early 2000s, Cooper Manning often whipped out the camcorder to document his three children — May, Arch and Heid — growing up.
—Grace Raynor, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
In an ideal world, these single dads by choice might prefer not to be single.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2025
Burritt had more concerns than most new moms and dads, though.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
But whether the dads, Brads, and Chads like it or not, the Swifties tuning in are going to bring the podcast’s listenership to new heights.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2025
There’s a lot to manage, and good reasons to be stressed for working moms and dads.
—Tracy Brower, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dads
Noun
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Male dogs aren't exactly doting fathers.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Brett Eagleson and Elizabeth Miller both lost their fathers in the attack.—
September 11,
NPR,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some people's mommies and daddies really, really struggle with money, and that is not something to ever make fun of somebody for.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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The baby daddies are family to me.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Dads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dads. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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