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 sensitivity can be especially intense for new moms—many of whom, of course, are in their 30s and 40s.
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Jenna Ryu, SELF, 20 Feb. 2026
So to the moms representing Team USA at the Winter Olympics, thank you.
—Nicole Russell, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Six moms have been identified as victims in the deadliest avalanche in California history, which killed nine people Tuesday near Tahoe.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
One of the moms literally gave me a hug!
—Mika Ellison, NPR, 18 Feb. 2026
Now the two have forged a close relationship, bonding over their music, their careers, and—as moms—their children.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2026
Maria Taylor explains why moms ruled the day yesterday for the United States at the Milan Cortina Olympics, with Elana Meyers Taylor headlining the group of mothers who showed out for the red, white and blue.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 17 Feb. 2026
One of the other cheer moms who spoke with Fox News Digital confirmed there had been tensions among some parents but said the focus now is on the children grieving.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Our moms might meet up for a casual beach walk to vent.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Jenna Ryu, SELF, 20 Feb. 2026
So to the moms representing Team USA at the Winter Olympics, thank you.
—Nicole Russell, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Six moms have been identified as victims in the deadliest avalanche in California history, which killed nine people Tuesday near Tahoe.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
One of the moms literally gave me a hug!
—Mika Ellison, NPR, 18 Feb. 2026
Now the two have forged a close relationship, bonding over their music, their careers, and—as moms—their children.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2026
Maria Taylor explains why moms ruled the day yesterday for the United States at the Milan Cortina Olympics, with Elana Meyers Taylor headlining the group of mothers who showed out for the red, white and blue.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 17 Feb. 2026
One of the other cheer moms who spoke with Fox News Digital confirmed there had been tensions among some parents but said the focus now is on the children grieving.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Our moms might meet up for a casual beach walk to vent.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moms
Noun
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There are actually multiple mentions of mothers this week.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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And their mothers lived to be 96, 90, and 84.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 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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Those new doe mommas need to eat and will be out and about looking for food.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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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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“Moms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moms. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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