SIRES Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

sires 1 of 2

noun

plural of sire

as in dads

a male human parent his sire had been a renowned Wall Street lawyer

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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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sires

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verb

present tense third-person singular of sire

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

But plenty of champion horses do not produce champion kids, and plenty of lesser racehorses turn out to be outstanding sires. — Graham Cornwell, New York Times, 19 June 2026

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Noun

Moms and dads across the country rallied Americans to contribute research donations.

— Adam Zimmerman, STAT, 11 Sep. 2026
The dads telling the dad who was thrown out to leave the beer.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of dads

Noun

The relationship between Xi and Zhang went back decades, extending not just to their childhoods but all the way back to their fathers, who were comrades in arms in China’s ferocious civil war.

— Jonathan A. Czin, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026
The victims were mothers and fathers, sons and daughters, husbands and wives, friends and coworkers.

— Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of fathers

Noun

This is where smaller creators can become particularly interesting to brands.

— Sergi Cerrato, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
These notable achievements were coupled with moments of remembrance for legendary actors and creators, like Dolly Parton, Rob Reiner and Catherine O’Hara, among many others.

— Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of creators

Noun

Everyone has heard of the ‘crazy cat lady,’ but cat daddies have their own cultural stereotypes.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Vegas is full of bachelor parties, drag revues, Elvis impersonators, wedding chapels, showgirls, leather daddies, casino grandmas, and enough sequins to blind Liberace.

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 12 June 2026

Definition of daddies

Noun

The authors flagged it as a short communication rather than a large clinical trial, meaning more research is needed to confirm long-term effects and best protocols.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026
The report’s authors said this raises the stakes of slow decision-making and operational transformation.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

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