Thesaurus results for MOMS

moms

noun

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 Of course, dads may have more room for play partly because moms are carrying more of the mental load of parenting. —

Jen Zamzow, CNBC, 20 June 2026 One of the moms who recently welcomed triplets, Monica Wilden, opened up about the experience to local outlet WTAE. —

Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026 In post-game interviews athletes are always gushing over their moms. —

John Dunlap, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026 Gustin saw online spaces for moms to gather and share their experiences, but found opportunities for dads to do the same practically nonexistent. —

Christian Dashiell Published, Parents, 18 June 2026 Full-time working moms and dads almost universally dislike missing out on a child's concert, sporting match or other activity thanks to their jobs. —

ABC News, 18 June 2026 These moms told open, honest and raw stories of abuse, trauma, substance use, recovery, relapse and motherhood. —

Karli Swenson, The Conversation, 11 June 2026 But perhaps the most amusing depiction was how Taylor contrasted the stay-at-home moms (and dads) with Marissa and Jenny, with most of the sartorial showdowns taking place during school pickups and dropoffs. —

Clarissa Cruz, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026 There were a lot of moms looking for their kids. —

Steve Guttenberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Jan. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for moms

Noun

Studies have shown that up to ten per cent of first-time mothers die in childbirth, as do more than sixty per cent of firstborn cubs.

— Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
But Komisar is the first to acknowledge that our country does not provide the structural support needed for mothers to prioritize their children in the early years.

— Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 22 June 2026