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mommies

noun

plural of mommy
as in moms
a female human parent the little boy cried for his mommy

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Recent Examples of mommies 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
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  1. moms
  2. mothers
Noun
  • European Inspiration Tuscan kitchens, French country living rooms, and English cottage gardens were all big hits with moms in the 1990s.
    — Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2026
  • How does the experience of these White House mothers fit into what's happening to working moms more broadly?
    — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of moms
Noun
  • Others criticized them for often being the progeny of Asian mothers and white fathers, as though this were somehow their fault.
    — E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Lindsay Clancy garnered a notable contingent of support throughout the trial, particularly from women and mothers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of mothers

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