as in fathers
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
One do-it-yourselfer demonstrating step-by-step how to rewire an electrical outlet via a TikTok video replaces thousands of dads and grandpas who could do the same thing.
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Nolan Finley The Detroit News, Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
Have any of the dads responded?
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2026
The Sane One is a memoir, building on subjects Konkle’s loosely autobiographical teen avatar teased in the show– namely, stressful dads, and a traumatic divorce.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
For their dads, meanwhile, there’s the podcast with Marshawn Lynch.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
Netflix’s big movie for January is one that is sure to be a hit with dads the world over.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Jan. 2026
The boys and their dads also enjoyed a spin on the teacups before meeting Mickey Mouse and watching the Christmas parade on Main Street.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
In the comments, many others agreed that this seemed to be a common occurrence for dads.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
One thing the soon-to-be dads can't wait to do is pass down holiday traditions.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 15 Oct. 2025
Nolan Finley The Detroit News, Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
Have any of the dads responded?
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2026
The Sane One is a memoir, building on subjects Konkle’s loosely autobiographical teen avatar teased in the show– namely, stressful dads, and a traumatic divorce.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
For their dads, meanwhile, there’s the podcast with Marshawn Lynch.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
Netflix’s big movie for January is one that is sure to be a hit with dads the world over.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Jan. 2026
The boys and their dads also enjoyed a spin on the teacups before meeting Mickey Mouse and watching the Christmas parade on Main Street.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
In the comments, many others agreed that this seemed to be a common occurrence for dads.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
One thing the soon-to-be dads can't wait to do is pass down holiday traditions.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dads
Noun
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In fact, some famous fathers have doubled that average age, becoming dads past the age of 65.—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
7 Nov. 2025
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Husbands and fathers were supposed to meet their major needs for food, shelter, and clothing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The options are vast, ranging from Rita Ora vamping on one station and drunk gay daddies being spotlighted on another.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
30 Dec. 2025
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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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“Dads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dads. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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