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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The news follows recent reports that women, particularly mothers of young children, are leaving the workforce at an alarming rate.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025 -
There is a particular relationship some mothers have with their sons that’s often labeled as helicopter parenting during childhood, but when these boys become men, the bond sometimes evolves into an uncomfortable obsession.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
10 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 15 Sep. 2025.
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