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.
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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.
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Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mommies
Noun
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Many Amazon reviewers, especially moms, say this set is their favorite for working from home, going to their kids' games, and vacations.
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Below, grab summer-perfect tote bags, the best carryall for busy moms, and an ultra-versatile convertible bag.
Noun
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Studies have shown that up to ten per cent of first-time mothers die in childbirth, as do more than sixty per cent of firstborn cubs.
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But Komisar is the first to acknowledge that our country does not provide the structural support needed for mothers to prioritize their children in the early years.
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“Mommies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mommies. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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