as in moms
a female human parent
he dreaded telling his mother that her favorite figurine had gotten broken
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as in has
to bring forth from the womb
I hope to mother at least one child
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as in nurses
to attend to the needs and comforts of
mothered the patients with chicken soup
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Recent Examples of mothers
Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Mother’s Day is a holiday dedicated to honoring and celebrating mothers, motherhood and the influence of maternal figures in America, and practically all NFL teams saluted the day on social media, including the New England Patriots.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
These origins are celebrated in the production, with a slideshow of joyous photos at historic balls and the early mothers of ballroom — Dorian Corey, Paris Dupree, Avis Pendavis, Angie Xtravaganza, Duchess La Wong and Pepper LaBeija, culminating with a photo of Crystal.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
One of the center's more unique offerings is sound healing, a holistic practice designed to help calm the nervous system and create a sense of full-body relaxation for mothers navigating anxiety and postpartum struggles.
—Breana Pitts, CBS News, 11 May 2026
What 19th-century artist known for her paintings of mothers and children was the only American to exhibit with the (mostly French) Impressionists?
—Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
But like so many working mothers, stopping wasn’t truly an option.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 May 2026
In the post, Bullock honored mothers everywhere while reflecting on the special bond shared through parenthood.
—ABC News, 10 May 2026
For mothers who love spending time outdoors, this cotton-linen hat will protect them from the sun’s strong rays.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2026
Some parents − overwhelmingly mothers − are stepping back from full-time work or leaving the workforce altogether to accommodate the needs of their family.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Barrington Elementary For more than a decade, Claudia Lopez joined other Barrington Elementary School mothers to cook a meal of turkey, potato salad, mashed potatoes, cornbread and chocoflan for Thanksgiving.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
Because right now, with child care problems causing one in four parents, often mothers, to cut back working hours and one in six to leave entirely, Miami-Dade parents and businesses alike are feeling the pain.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
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Families with mothers in hijabs and giggling children sit alongside the neighborhood’s old guard and young transplants priced out of Brooklyn’s north, all feasting on great wheels of rashoosh (flatbread) and dishevelments of lamb.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Mother’s Day is a holiday dedicated to honoring and celebrating mothers, motherhood and the influence of maternal figures in America, and practically all NFL teams saluted the day on social media, including the New England Patriots.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
These origins are celebrated in the production, with a slideshow of joyous photos at historic balls and the early mothers of ballroom — Dorian Corey, Paris Dupree, Avis Pendavis, Angie Xtravaganza, Duchess La Wong and Pepper LaBeija, culminating with a photo of Crystal.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
One of the center's more unique offerings is sound healing, a holistic practice designed to help calm the nervous system and create a sense of full-body relaxation for mothers navigating anxiety and postpartum struggles.
—Breana Pitts, CBS News, 11 May 2026
What 19th-century artist known for her paintings of mothers and children was the only American to exhibit with the (mostly French) Impressionists?
—Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
But like so many working mothers, stopping wasn’t truly an option.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 May 2026
In the post, Bullock honored mothers everywhere while reflecting on the special bond shared through parenthood.
—ABC News, 10 May 2026
For mothers who love spending time outdoors, this cotton-linen hat will protect them from the sun’s strong rays.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
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Saturday Night Live host Matt Damon was cast as the adoring husband in Mom, an entirely inoffensive movie where nothing bad happens—something that mothers everywhere will enjoy.
—William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2026
Some parents − overwhelmingly mothers − are stepping back from full-time work or leaving the workforce altogether to accommodate the needs of their family.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Barrington Elementary For more than a decade, Claudia Lopez joined other Barrington Elementary School mothers to cook a meal of turkey, potato salad, mashed potatoes, cornbread and chocoflan for Thanksgiving.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
Because right now, with child care problems causing one in four parents, often mothers, to cut back working hours and one in six to leave entirely, Miami-Dade parents and businesses alike are feeling the pain.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mothers
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Every Mother’s Day, politicians spout cliches celebrating all that moms do for our families.—
Nicole Varma,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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Score pet deals at Petco Petco is offering exclusive gifts for dog moms, and most are under $15.—
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The conceit also has a moral dimension.—
Alex Barasch,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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But Indiana still has key members of that team returning next season, including Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard, and Aaron Nesmith.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Her father — struggling with poverty and the grief over his wife's death — wants to shoot it, but Jessica secretly nurses the animal back to health, bringing her closer to her father in the process.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
25 Nov. 2025
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The computerized analysis produces polygenic risk scores using complex algorithms developed from years of genetic research on large databases.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
6 May 2026
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This method of risk-reduction produces better results than corporations focusing on a small number of internal programs.—
Anis Uzzaman,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Player of the Week Junior shortstop/outfielder Jessi Pontrelli delivers a red-hot week at the plate, going 11-for-13 with nine runs as Lemont continues to run the table in the South Suburban Blue.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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There are other promising treatments , too, including an individualized mRNA vaccine, and a device that delivers alternating electrical fields to the abdomen.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
12 May 2026
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This births a star that continually accretes more gas and becomes more massive.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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With the resources available to urban coyotes, the average coyote births six new pups.—
Caden Perry,
jsonline.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Mothers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mothers. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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