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 grandmas who pass down recipes, the sisters who keep us laughing, the besties who show up with love, and the moms who make sure the table is full.
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Essence, 3 Nov. 2025
The pumpkin crunch, although unexpected to visitors, is the what our aunties and moms baked for family gatherings.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Many colleges and universities have informal parent Facebook groups, which function as a clearinghouse for questions and provide a window into the psyche of modern moms and dads.
—Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2025
Both initiatives — which have since been adopted by larger organizations — were started by moms looking to help their children have a fun, safe Halloween.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
At this point of the pregnancy, cat moms are also very friendly and often more docile than usual.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
But there are ways for these news moms to find support elsewhere and improve their postpartum experience, experts share.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 23 Oct. 2025
There were a lot of moms looking for their kids.
—Steve Guttenberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Jan. 2025
Celebrity moms like Gigi Hadid and Blake Lively have been seen pulling out plaid shackets, while Jennifer Lawrence and Holmes have buttoned up in plain versions.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Essence, 3 Nov. 2025
The pumpkin crunch, although unexpected to visitors, is the what our aunties and moms baked for family gatherings.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Many colleges and universities have informal parent Facebook groups, which function as a clearinghouse for questions and provide a window into the psyche of modern moms and dads.
—Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2025
Both initiatives — which have since been adopted by larger organizations — were started by moms looking to help their children have a fun, safe Halloween.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
At this point of the pregnancy, cat moms are also very friendly and often more docile than usual.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
But there are ways for these news moms to find support elsewhere and improve their postpartum experience, experts share.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 23 Oct. 2025
There were a lot of moms looking for their kids.
—Steve Guttenberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Jan. 2025
Celebrity moms like Gigi Hadid and Blake Lively have been seen pulling out plaid shackets, while Jennifer Lawrence and Holmes have buttoned up in plain versions.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moms
Noun
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Trump has also taken unilateral steps during the shutdown to ensure some federal programs and employees are paid, including military personnel and young mothers receiving nutrition aid.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
5 Nov. 2025
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The cash payments will target mothers in seven Indianapolis ZIP codes with some of the highest infant mortality rates.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
5 Nov. 2025
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
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For this reason, expecting mamas should consider taking a prenatal breastfeeding class.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
27 Aug. 2025
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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 7 Nov. 2025.
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