as in dad
a male human parent I cherish my memories of the times that I went fishing with my pa

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Noun
  • The best scene partner and dad in the world.
    Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
  • One of the three siblings had been with their dad at the time of the incident and was placed in police custody following the shootout, officials said at the time.
    Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The Chilean-American actress and singer did not reveal the age of her child or the identity of the father.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
  • His father taught him that a husband provides, a wife takes care of children.
    Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • And, like The Boss, Hamlet has daddy (and uncle) issues.
    Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2025
  • My partner in crime, my adventure partner, my best friend, my baby daddy, my favorite everything- thank you.
    Tommy McArdle, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Other options are chicken tinga from Pueblo, mole guisados from Mexico City, rajas (bell peppers, onion, pablano chiles and jack cheese), steak con papas (beef and potatoes), chiccharon (pork rinds) and a bean and cheese option featuring heirloom beans from Rio del Rey farm.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
  • The proud papa called his kids every day and played Fortnite daily with his son, Giron said.
    Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2025
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“Pa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pa. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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