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 event is free for moms 23 and younger, and there will be a $15 gas card given to any first-time mom or those who bring another mom 23 and under.
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Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
And no, this isn’t to say grandmas and moms of grown kids don’t deserve to be celebrated.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Though their niche market is pregnant women, non-moms are buying the scrubs, too, apparently for the comfort factor.
—Lisa Gutierrez
may 1, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway share why that matters for moms.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Many of this year's moms have had shorter intervals between births.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
On May 10, moms dining in can enjoy a complimentary Mamacita Margarita with the purchase of an entrée.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Sports moms are in a league of their own and are always the biggest fans in the stands.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
It’s often forgotten about in a sea of poppy seed chicken and lasagna, but exhausted moms and dads need something hearty in the morning, too.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
And no, this isn’t to say grandmas and moms of grown kids don’t deserve to be celebrated.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Though their niche market is pregnant women, non-moms are buying the scrubs, too, apparently for the comfort factor.
—Lisa Gutierrez
may 1, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway share why that matters for moms.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Many of this year's moms have had shorter intervals between births.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
On May 10, moms dining in can enjoy a complimentary Mamacita Margarita with the purchase of an entrée.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Sports moms are in a league of their own and are always the biggest fans in the stands.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
It’s often forgotten about in a sea of poppy seed chicken and lasagna, but exhausted moms and dads need something hearty in the morning, too.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moms
Noun
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Hand Me Downs is a series, with a new essay appearing each day through Mother’s Day, celebrating the gifts—tangible and intangible—that our mothers give us.—
Benny Peterson,
Vogue,
4 May 2026
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Miss Manners suspects that many would be miffed — not only the mothers absent that day, but also (and perhaps especially) the non-parents who are gracious about concessions made to parents when their personal duties conflict with work.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
4 May 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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This one's for all the chocolate-loving mamas out there.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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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
Cite this Entry
“Moms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moms. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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