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
Mike Lillis, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2025
The cash payments will target mothers in seven Indianapolis ZIP codes with some of the highest infant mortality rates.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
Rx Kids, which launched last year in Flint, provides mothers with $1,500 during pregnancy and then $500 in monthly payments for up to a year after birth.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
In fact, data from the Brookings Institution shows mothers of young children have the highest rate of fully remote work across the board.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
The first was a forum for daughters of mothers with narcissistic personality disorder.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
Sioux writes that none of the other girls or moms comforted her, and instead, some of the mothers said Sioux and Frazier brought this on themselves by not having Miller manage her.
—Tanisha Bhat, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
The narrative draws from the reality of mothers who have lost sons to violence without answers or justice.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
Roughly two-thirds of mothers in both groups work outside the home.
—Stephanie Psaki, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
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Trump has also taken unilateral steps during the shutdown to ensure some federal programs and employees are paid, including military personnel and young mothers receiving nutrition aid.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2025
The cash payments will target mothers in seven Indianapolis ZIP codes with some of the highest infant mortality rates.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
Rx Kids, which launched last year in Flint, provides mothers with $1,500 during pregnancy and then $500 in monthly payments for up to a year after birth.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
In fact, data from the Brookings Institution shows mothers of young children have the highest rate of fully remote work across the board.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
The first was a forum for daughters of mothers with narcissistic personality disorder.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
Sioux writes that none of the other girls or moms comforted her, and instead, some of the mothers said Sioux and Frazier brought this on themselves by not having Miller manage her.
—Tanisha Bhat, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
The narrative draws from the reality of mothers who have lost sons to violence without answers or justice.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
Roughly two-thirds of mothers in both groups work outside the home.
—Stephanie Psaki, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mothers
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Pregnant moms and those with newborn babies in River Rouge, Inkster, Highland Park, Hamtramck, Melvindale and Dearborn can now apply to the program Rx Kids to receive cash payments during pregnancy and for the first six months of the child’s life.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Even the happier videos came with a cost, inviting unhelpful comparisons between myself and other moms.—
Lindsay Lowe,
Parents,
8 Nov. 2025
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Technology is an ever-present disruptor that has a way of commoditizing what once felt unique, driving a kind of Moore’s law-like acceleration into every corner of our daily workflows.—
Phil Gilbert,
Fortune,
12 Nov. 2025
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According to the explanation on the museum’s website, the use of poppies has its origins in a poem that was penned by a Canadian physician who had served as a field surgeon in Belgium during the Great War.—
Emily Curiel,
Kansas City Star,
12 Nov. 2025
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Ross O’Connor produces alongside Noah Lang and Blackhurst through Witchcraft Motion Picture Company, with Set Point Entertainment, Grim Discoveries, Gentile Entertainment Group, Monarque Entertainment and Mama Bear Studios attached.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Foundational to this style is the traditional use of hand modeling in clay, creating life-size models of the shapes and surfaces of the vehicles Mazda produces.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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This surge in circulation delivers a fresh supply of oxygen and nutrients, which are crucial for repairing the microscopic muscle fibers that were stressed or slightly damaged during your previous workout.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
11 Nov. 2025
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This approach delivers a level of durability and longevity that sets Otzi apart in a segment where performance and reliability truly matter.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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The film charts his romances and business endeavors, including a nightclub that seemingly births the jazz movement.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Mothers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mothers. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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