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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While the song, which drops on October 1, 2025, celebrates this chapter of her life, it’s also meant to empower other mothers, no matter their journey.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
1 Oct. 2025 -
In addition to Respin, Peloton is partnering with the Hospital for Special Surgery, the world’s leading orthopedic hospital, to launch five collections focused on runner’s knee, new mothers, office workers, tennis elbow and bone health.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After pregnancy, the state allows Medicaid-eligible moms and their kids to stay on the coverage for one year postpartum.—
Jessie Balmert,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Sep. 2025
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Both were standouts from the 2018 House blue wave — moms with national security credentials, conquering old Republican suburbs.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Maters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maters. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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