as in mothers
a female human parent
the public school student addressed the letter to "Dear Mater"
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Noun
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Postpartum depression affects up to 20% of new mothers, yet many women still suffer in silence.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025 -
These days, my two youngest grandchildren have a habit of biting their mothers, and in some instances, other children.—
Miriam Toews
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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So why are so many moms leaving their jobs?—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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From her drive as an athlete to her success outside of the game, Morgan continues to find ways to elevate young players, moms, and athletes in ways that allow others to win.—
Jackie Gutierrez,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Maters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maters. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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