pas

noun

Definition of pasnext
plural of pa
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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  1. dads
  2. fathers
Noun
  • Video shared by the nonprofit captures dozens of dads participating in library outings over the past year, with children laughing, dancing and gathering for storytime alongside their fathers.
    — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
  • The additional sleep provided by the bassinet also is believed to reduce burnout and postpartum depression in working moms and dads.
    — Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of dads
Noun
  • The babies looked so similar that one of the fathers in the group, who happened to be a microbiology professor, offered to swab their cheeks, take a sample and run a DNA test.
    — Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026
  • Although their fathers have collaborated on multiple projects, including the movies Boomerang (1992) and Life (1999), Jasmine revealed to InTouch Weekly in 2022 that she was introduced to Eric by her uncle.
    — Ayana Herndon, InStyle, 25 July 2026
Definition of fathers
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“Pas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pas. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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