as in mother
a female human parent be sure to tell your mom and dad that you'll be home late for supper

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Recent Examples of mom With over 27 years of experience in treating pregnant and birthing patients, here's her advice on the best ways of making sure a mom and baby both stay safe during pregnancy. Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Sep. 2025 Set in the fictional town of Springfield, the show chronicles the lives of the Simpson family, including dad Homer, mom Marge, and kids Bart, Lisa and Maggie. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025 And in an adorable moment, Kelce also spotted his mom, Donna, and made sure to acknowledge her. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025 When my mom passed away, I was stuck in Dallas. Terry Gross, NPR, 29 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mom
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Noun
  • Her question, in Lipe-Smith’s inquisitive piccolo of a voice, is heartbreaking in its blend of straightforwardness and desperate desire, as is her mother’s wavering response.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
  • When Kimberly and her family leave the New Jersey suburbs under dubious circumstances, Kimberly reevaluates her life while dealing with her hypochondriac mother, alcoholic father, scam-artist aunt, her own mortality and her first love.
    Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • My heart broke at the thought that daddy wasn’t coming home for two little kids, and that poor mommy would have to try to explain what happened, endure sleepless nights, and try to move on with her family torn apart.
    Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
  • In January, the pair had an epic mommy-and-me night at the Valentino show in Paris, turning heads in coordinating outfits that consisted of black dresses, boas and sunglasses.
    Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Her mama smiled then, placing a hand over Jean’s.
    David Wright Faladé, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Matthew McConaughey got it from his mama.
    Andrea Mandell, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025

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“Mom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mom. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

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