sires 1 of 2

plural of sire

sires

2 of 2

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
  • One thing the soon-to-be dads can't wait to do is pass down holiday traditions.
    Anna Halkidis, Parents, 15 Oct. 2025
  • But the worst issue – and perhaps relatable for some moms and dads in the crowd – is trying to care for her sick kid pretty much alone.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Matthew and Theresa Lyson, husband and wife and co-founders of the nonprofit Michigan Duck Rescue and Sanctuary in Washtenaw County's Salem Township, have also each been charged with six misdemeanor counts related to operating as a rehabilitator of migratory waterfowl without proper licensure.
    Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Several women founders have privately supported the idea.
    Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Idaho politics and family dynamics One of those children, now 37-year-old Camille Blaylock, has followed her fathers’ footsteps into state politics.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Importantly, these offspring didn’t show signs of viral infection themselves; the behavioral differences were traced back to changes in the fathers’ sperm.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The evening drew Hollywood’s established and emerging talent alongside Los Angeles‘ top content creators, including Tracee Ellis Ross, Lakeith Stanfield, Adrien Brody, Maude Apatow, Madelaine Petsch, Ava Phillippe, Alexandra Shipp, Jurnee Smollett, Ashley Benson, Emma Brooks and Aimee Song.
    Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Working double duty as stars and creators, Hadel voices Charlie, a bro-ish yellow blob creature, and Cusack voices Pim, a well-mannered chap who looks like a cross between a school boy and a grape.
    Jack Dunn, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Some people's mommies and daddies really, really struggle with money, and that is not something to ever make fun of somebody for.
    Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
  • The baby daddies are family to me.
    Jordan Greene, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Beyond their vast digital footprint, the brothers are also both authors and entrepreneurs.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Reducing the risk The study authors advised anesthesiologists and other pain medicine specialists to recognize that polysubstance use can occur in all age groups, and to be cautious when prescribing opioids to adults over 65.
    Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Sires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sires. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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