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
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That misconception was the hardest thing for Jordan’s dad, Austin, to understand.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
14 May 2025 -
Mandla was focused on getting his hands on the basketball while his superstar dad and big bro Kailand were posing for photos at the 3rd annual Hoop-Life FriendRaiser at Galen Center in 2015.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Jason Corbett was found dead in his house after there was an altercation between his wife Molly Martens, and her father, ex FBI agent Thomas Martens.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
9 May 2025
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McCall’s father had survived but suffered 30 per cent burns.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Now, he’s evolved into full-time daddy mode, setting off into a quixotic journey to the club in the big city.—
Vita Dadoo,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2025
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This was a daddy/daughter moment not her and the president.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
10 May 2025
Noun
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Now, there’s a new papa that don’t take no mess, the conniving Rev, who looks exactly like Pap.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
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For a particularly memorable start to the trip, visitors can head to Restaurante Lilium to explore the rich culinary culture of the Canary Islands, with beloved local dishes up for grabs including papas arrugadas, Canarian sancocho, and quesillo.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Pa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pa. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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