genitors

noun

plural of genitor
as in mothers

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  1. mothers
  2. parents
  3. moms
  4. dads
  5. papas
  6. fathers
  7. mammies
  8. mommies
Noun
  • Very young animals do best with their mothers, who might be hiding or hunting, Nett noted.
    — Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Breastfeeding is linked to higher IQs in children, but mothers with higher IQs are more likely to breastfeed, and because IQ is partly genetic, their kids would probably have higher IQs anyway.
    — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of mothers
Noun
  • That was until his parents gave him a reality check about the lack of money and abundance of hard work often associated with the path.
    — DeAsia Paige, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • By chance, her parents and her sister had left the house just three days before the strike, because her mother couldn’t sleep.
    — Ava Bambuck, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of parents
Noun
  • The course is built to walk parents step-by-step through mastering budget-busting expenses like diapers, wipes, formula, and groceries while building a supportive community of like-minded moms.
    — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 31 July 2026
  • Compared to younger women, older moms are at higher risk of complications like preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, placental abnormalities, miscarriage chromosomal conditions and cesarean delivery.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 29 July 2026
Definition of moms
Noun
  • So and his lead co-stars Choi Dae-hoon and Yoon Kyung-ho formed the perfect trio of lethal secret agents masquerading as bumbling middle-aged dads, displaying remarkable chemistry.
    — Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Video shared by the nonprofit captures dozens of dads participating in library outings over the past year, with children laughing, dancing and gathering for storytime alongside their fathers.
    — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
Definition of dads
Noun
  • Authentic Mexican street tacos, agua frescas and papas asadas (roasted potatoes).
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
  • The potatoes are grilled, imparting a bit of smoke to classic papas.
    — Deputy Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Definition of papas
Noun
  • Kirkman was part of a summer cohort alongside other Atlanta fathers.
    — La'Tasha Givens, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Economists and other social scientists have long recognized that mothers spend more time than fathers on childcare, even when both parents work full time.
    — Kristy Buzard, The Conversation, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of fathers
Noun
  • These include typecasting Black women as jezebels, sapphires and mammies; these depictions, combined with the law enforcement they may be exposed to, increase their vulnerability under the law.
    — Kerry Lester Kasper, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Definition of mammies
Noun
  • Just single mommies supporting each other at Duckling Day.
    — Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 10 May 2026
  • 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
Definition of mommies
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