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
Hovering moms and dads are following their kids all the way to campus.
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Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2025
Luiz Baptista wrote on a fan account’s Father’s Day post dedicated to the couple’s dads on June 15.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2025
These celebrity dads welcomed kids later in life, even well into their 80s!
—Anya Leon, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 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
But the worst issue – and perhaps relatable for some moms and dads in the crowd – is trying to care for her sick kid pretty much alone.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Three dads, Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell and Barney McCallum, are credited with creating the game when their kids grew bored with their usual summertime activities.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2025
But dressing up can be a year-round affair, like when moms and dads are looking for party costumes or cultural outfits for their kids.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2025
Luiz Baptista wrote on a fan account’s Father’s Day post dedicated to the couple’s dads on June 15.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2025
These celebrity dads welcomed kids later in life, even well into their 80s!
—Anya Leon, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 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
But the worst issue – and perhaps relatable for some moms and dads in the crowd – is trying to care for her sick kid pretty much alone.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Three dads, Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell and Barney McCallum, are credited with creating the game when their kids grew bored with their usual summertime activities.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2025
But dressing up can be a year-round affair, like when moms and dads are looking for party costumes or cultural outfits for their kids.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 9 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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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 8 Nov. 2025.
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