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 So why are so many moms leaving their jobs? Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025 From her drive as an athlete to her success outside of the game, Morgan continues to find ways to elevate young players, moms, and athletes in ways that allow others to win. Jackie Gutierrez, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 Period underwear, heating patches, and more period products for teens and moms to rely on. Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 6 Sep. 2025 The three moms started the organization after seeing the hardship facing families being separated at the United States-Mexico border. Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025 Many other moms commented on the viral video with similar stories of their own. Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025 Fast forward to 2025, Snoop was taken aback that Lightyear included a character with two moms. Shania Russell, EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025 Specifically, the three-year-old movie’s representation of lesbian moms. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2025 Roup wants moms to be a little more selfish. Korin Miller, SELF, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moms
Noun
  • The news follows recent reports that women, particularly mothers of young children, are leaving the workforce at an alarming rate.
    Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
  • There is a particular relationship some mothers have with their sons that’s often labeled as helicopter parenting during childhood, but when these boys become men, the bond sometimes evolves into an uncomfortable obsession.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • For this reason, expecting mamas should consider taking a prenatal breastfeeding class.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 27 Aug. 2025
  • While the comparison of slave babies being taken from their mommas, and immigrant children being separated from their parents might seem a bit harsh to some, the pain is the same.
    Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025

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“Moms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moms. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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