moms

plural of mom
as in mothers
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 moms The additional sleep provided by the bassinet also is believed to reduce burnout and postpartum depression in working moms and dads. Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 20 July 2026 Everyone—blue-collar moms, college students, CEOs—suffers from the distractions of carrying around the pinging, blinking pocket-size casinos that our phones have become. Xochitl Gonzalez, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026 The studio that Schimpl attends, Body by Berner, also offers special classes called Mums and Bubs Bern, where moms can bring their babies and incorporate them into their workouts. Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 If Kenny hates animals and Whitney hates moms, what is next, someone hating s’mores? Brian Moylan, Vulture, 15 July 2026 Importantly, Chakoian cautions new moms to stay away from high-impact workouts, heavy lifting, and intense core exercises until you are medically cleared. Melissa Willets, Parents, 14 July 2026 Salisbury was invited to the TV Guide Awards and brought Tohn as his date along with their moms, who were also friends. Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 14 July 2026 This includes more than 200 moms, dads, Democrats and Republicans. Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 1 July 2026 Many moms and fellow pediatricians were quick to agree in online comments, saying these were simple, common-sense tips that have worked for them. Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moms
Noun
  • In her album, Jenny Sweet portrays them as mothers angry at how humans have warmed their waters, turning them into lobsters in a pot being boiled alive by climate change.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 July 2026
  • The shooting in Stade, west of Hamburg, took place on June 29 at a facility that provides temporary accommodation for pregnant women or young mothers with children.
    ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • This one's for all the chocolate-loving mamas out there.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
  • The funny women are both proud blonde mamas and are even within an inch of each other's height.
    Laura Lane, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026

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“Moms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moms. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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