as in dads
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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An afternoon playdate between two stay-at-home dads turns into high-stakes chaos in Entertainment Weekly's exclusive first look at Playdate.—
Jessica Wang,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025 -
This tee is an inexpensive Christmas gift for dads that doesn’t compromise on quality.—
L. Daniela Alvarez,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2025
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To end the war and reunite the remaining hostages with their mothers, fathers, brothers and sisters.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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In one study conducted by sociologist Katherine Conger at the University of California, Davis, fully 65% of mothers and 70% of fathers confessed to having a favorite child.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Pas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pas. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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