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
In 1917, the Mistletoe Troop of Muskogee began baking sugar cookies with their moms to support projects, and the idea quickly traveled to other troops.
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Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 31 Jan. 2026
Some moms specifically pump for the milk bank while nursing their baby, knowing their supply is adequate to do both.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
Many of the moms gave birth to other calves three or four years ago.
—Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 30 Jan. 2026
From navigating sleep schedules to learning how to change a diaper, new moms face plenty of challenges, leaving little time to try to make new friends.
—Trevor Sochocki, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Not because the moms themselves are toxic people, but because the dynamic shifts into an ugly place with mean-girl behavior.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Many of us didn’t have moms who worked.
—Hannah Karp, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2026
The brand also heard repeatedly from working women and moms who described how prolonged sitting or postpartum changes affected their hip shape, yet most jeans simply mirrored those changes instead of offering support.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 Jan. 2026
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
Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 31 Jan. 2026
Some moms specifically pump for the milk bank while nursing their baby, knowing their supply is adequate to do both.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
Many of the moms gave birth to other calves three or four years ago.
—Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 30 Jan. 2026
From navigating sleep schedules to learning how to change a diaper, new moms face plenty of challenges, leaving little time to try to make new friends.
—Trevor Sochocki, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Not because the moms themselves are toxic people, but because the dynamic shifts into an ugly place with mean-girl behavior.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Many of us didn’t have moms who worked.
—Hannah Karp, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2026
The brand also heard repeatedly from working women and moms who described how prolonged sitting or postpartum changes affected their hip shape, yet most jeans simply mirrored those changes instead of offering support.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moms
Noun
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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
Noun
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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
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That's just the way mamas think.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Nov. 2025
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For this reason, expecting mamas should consider taking a prenatal breastfeeding class.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
27 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Moms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moms. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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