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 This is uncommon compared to other mental health issues new moms face — postpartum depression, for example, is estimated to affect about 10% of mothers. Deborah Becker, NPR, 16 Aug. 2026 Then, purchase them or shout out to moms on local social pages. Adrienne Farr, Parents, 15 Aug. 2026 Experts in public health and pregnancy care emphasize that the benefits that the Covid-19 vaccine offers pregnant moms — and their babies — significantly outweigh any risk. Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026 No wonder the hairstyle has become a favorite among Hollywood A-listers and moms on the go alike. Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 13 Aug. 2026 A little bit funny, a lot cheesy and completely, unabashedly earnest, her Liz is — like moms everywhere — at once a perfectly ordinary woman and the center of the universe. Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026 No one will ever convince these moms to back off, and the repercussions of an elopement would be devastating. Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026 That changed when Dominique Dillon, a FOX13 Memphis morning anchor and mother of two young girls, briefly nodded off during a live broadcast and turned it into a viral rallying cry for tired moms everywhere. Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026 After giving birth to four babies by C-section, a metro Atlanta OB-GYN is sharing her experience with soon-to-be moms to help them with their delivery and postpartum experiences. Emily McLeod, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moms
Noun
  • Yet, a study by the Gender Equity Policy Institute shows that mothers spend nearly double the amount of time on childcare and domestic work compared to fathers.
    Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • There are no statistics to represent those new mothers who do not think, or are afraid, to describe their mental state.
    Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 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 20 Aug. 2026.

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