1
as in dads
a male human parent
his sire had been a renowned Wall Street lawyer
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2
as in founders
a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor
the revered sire of the impressionist movement in art
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as in fathers
to become the father of
the champion racehorse went on to sire a long line of winners
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Noun
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This is the ultimate membership for wine-connoisseur dads.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026 -
Completing the cast is Riohn Jones, who plays both the bee’s comfort counselor and one of Logainne’s dads.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Online platforms constantly optimize for user attention, making founders prime targets due to their influence and resources.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Nonprofits are typically created when their founders file paperwork with state authorities.—
Sarah Webber,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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And yet, the complex plot comes down to the bond between Albus and Scorpius, who are living in their fathers’ shadows, bullied and uncertain of themselves, as their connections with their dads falter.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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While some riders prioritize adventure, many fathers simply want a reliable and comfortable way to travel around town.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
Noun
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The creators of Passalacqua have answered her call.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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On June 4, the IndieWire Honors Spring 2026 ceremony will celebrate the creators and stars responsible for crafting some of the year’s best television series.—
Oren Uziel,
IndieWire,
1 June 2026
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One of the world’s most famous baby daddies is getting a Netflix docuseries to chronicle his hectic life.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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The options are vast, ranging from Rita Ora vamping on one station and drunk gay daddies being spotlighted on another.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
30 Dec. 2025
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Or because the research may have been funded by the CDC and the authors potentially knew or assumed the conclusion they were supposed to reach.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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There’s a special book club designed for deep dives with your favorite YA authors, as well as signings, conversations, and workshops.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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“Sires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sires. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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