as in moms
a female human parent
the little boy cried for his mommy
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Recent Examples of mommies
Some people's mommies and daddies really, really struggle with money, and that is not something to ever make fun of somebody for.
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Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mommies
Noun
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Family demographics are rapidly changing in the United States, with more women becoming moms later in life and becoming single moms by choice.—
Akilah Siti Easter,
Parents,
23 Jan. 2026
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Minneapolis cineplexes, at least, will be thronged as Hotdish Brigade moms seek relief from clouds of pepper spray.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2026
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In the decades since Koren’s first warnings concerning codeine and breast milk, public-health authorities and patient-advocacy services have issued guidance to new mothers that ranges from scientifically incoherent to potentially dangerous.—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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Creepy campfire tales of a ghostly demon who causes still-births for unsuspecting mothers the world over doesn’t help her own peace of mind.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Mommies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mommies. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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