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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
After pregnancy, the state allows Medicaid-eligible moms and their kids to stay on the coverage for one year postpartum.
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Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2025
Both were standouts from the 2018 House blue wave — moms with national security credentials, conquering old Republican suburbs.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Recently, one of the moms who had been at the party saw OP at her daughter's school and told her that her own daughter had loved the cake.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Maxi dresses, midi styles, and more effortless fall dresses for moms.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 25 Sep. 2025
Sombr chatted with an invisible talk show host and invited fans on stage to call their exes (and their exes' moms).
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Sep. 2025
This wisdom was passed down to Keong from her sister, who was tipped off by some fancy WASP-y moms in Georgia who swear by these for their guest rooms.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025
But at a time when American moms are reaching their breaking point—and right-wing values are infiltrating the mainstream—is the choice to lean out of the workforce a radical new form of feminism or a regressive return to an outdated social system?
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 23 Sep. 2025
This just adds one more thing for moms to worry about.
—Lauren Dunn, NBC news, 23 Sep. 2025
Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2025
Both were standouts from the 2018 House blue wave — moms with national security credentials, conquering old Republican suburbs.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Recently, one of the moms who had been at the party saw OP at her daughter's school and told her that her own daughter had loved the cake.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Maxi dresses, midi styles, and more effortless fall dresses for moms.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 25 Sep. 2025
Sombr chatted with an invisible talk show host and invited fans on stage to call their exes (and their exes' moms).
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Sep. 2025
This wisdom was passed down to Keong from her sister, who was tipped off by some fancy WASP-y moms in Georgia who swear by these for their guest rooms.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025
But at a time when American moms are reaching their breaking point—and right-wing values are infiltrating the mainstream—is the choice to lean out of the workforce a radical new form of feminism or a regressive return to an outdated social system?
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 23 Sep. 2025
This just adds one more thing for moms to worry about.
—Lauren Dunn, NBC news, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moms
Noun
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While the song, which drops on October 1, 2025, celebrates this chapter of her life, it’s also meant to empower other mothers, no matter their journey.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
1 Oct. 2025
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In addition to Respin, Peloton is partnering with the Hospital for Special Surgery, the world’s leading orthopedic hospital, to launch five collections focused on runner’s knee, new mothers, office workers, tennis elbow and bone health.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 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
Noun
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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 5 Oct. 2025.
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