as in moms
a female human parent
he dreaded telling his mother that her favorite figurine had gotten broken
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as in has
to bring forth from the womb
I hope to mother at least one child
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as in nurses
to attend to the needs and comforts of
mothered the patients with chicken soup
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Recent Examples of mothers
CNN Money,
1 July 2026
Pregnant mothers are afraid of their babies not being able to have a home.
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Dennis Valera,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The article highlights her efforts to help fellow inmates, teaching resume classes and establishing a private area for nursing mothers.
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Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
In Arabic, tatreez refers to embroidery in general as well as the specific Palestinian form, which is often a social practice taught through generations by grandmothers and mothers.
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ABC News,
30 June 2026
Studies have shown that up to ten per cent of first-time mothers die in childbirth, as do more than sixty per cent of firstborn cubs.
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Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
But Komisar is the first to acknowledge that our country does not provide the structural support needed for mothers to prioritize their children in the early years.
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Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
The mothers showed greater activation of the emotional network, whereas the heterosexual, secondary caregiver fathers had more activation of the mentalizing network.
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Tanya Lewis,
Scientific American,
21 June 2026
But there are also mothers from the San Fernando Valley with their children.
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Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
William Vaillancourt,
Rolling Stone,
10 May 2026
Some parents − overwhelmingly mothers − are stepping back from full-time work or leaving the workforce altogether to accommodate the needs of their family.
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Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
Barrington Elementary For more than a decade, Claudia Lopez joined other Barrington Elementary School mothers to cook a meal of turkey, potato salad, mashed potatoes, cornbread and chocoflan for Thanksgiving.
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Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Feb. 2026
Because right now, with child care problems causing one in four parents, often mothers, to cut back working hours and one in six to leave entirely, Miami-Dade parents and businesses alike are feeling the pain.
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Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
Parents wept over the loss of their children, while mothers and other female relatives cried and beat their chests in grief.
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CNN Money,
1 July 2026
Pregnant mothers are afraid of their babies not being able to have a home.
—
Dennis Valera,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The article highlights her efforts to help fellow inmates, teaching resume classes and establishing a private area for nursing mothers.
—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
In Arabic, tatreez refers to embroidery in general as well as the specific Palestinian form, which is often a social practice taught through generations by grandmothers and mothers.
—
ABC News,
30 June 2026
Studies have shown that up to ten per cent of first-time mothers die in childbirth, as do more than sixty per cent of firstborn cubs.
—
Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
But Komisar is the first to acknowledge that our country does not provide the structural support needed for mothers to prioritize their children in the early years.
—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
The mothers showed greater activation of the emotional network, whereas the heterosexual, secondary caregiver fathers had more activation of the mentalizing network.
—
Tanya Lewis,
Scientific American,
21 June 2026
But there are also mothers from the San Fernando Valley with their children.
—
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
Verb
Saturday Night Live host Matt Damon was cast as the adoring husband in Mom, an entirely inoffensive movie where nothing bad happens—something that mothers everywhere will enjoy.
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William Vaillancourt,
Rolling Stone,
10 May 2026
Some parents − overwhelmingly mothers − are stepping back from full-time work or leaving the workforce altogether to accommodate the needs of their family.
—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
Barrington Elementary For more than a decade, Claudia Lopez joined other Barrington Elementary School mothers to cook a meal of turkey, potato salad, mashed potatoes, cornbread and chocoflan for Thanksgiving.
—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Feb. 2026
Because right now, with child care problems causing one in four parents, often mothers, to cut back working hours and one in six to leave entirely, Miami-Dade parents and businesses alike are feeling the pain.
—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mothers
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Many Amazon reviewers, especially moms, say this set is their favorite for working from home, going to their kids' games, and vacations.
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Below, grab summer-perfect tote bags, the best carryall for busy moms, and an ultra-versatile convertible bag.
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Just like white vinegar, lemon juice has an acidity that can get rid of dullness affecting your whites.
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Miami has 12 roster spots filled and will add two or three other players on value deals.
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After Robin is gravely injured, he is taken in by the sage prioress Brigid (Jodie Comer), who nurses him back to health at an island convent.
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Her father — struggling with poverty and the grief over his wife's death — wants to shoot it, but Jessica secretly nurses the animal back to health, bringing her closer to her father in the process.
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What’s more, the conditions attached to AB 2074 — onsite affordable homes, prevailing wages and workforce development opportunities — ensure that the state’s public investment produces broad benefits for our communities.
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In Illinois specifically, Constellation produces sufficient baseline electricity to fulfill the standard energy demands of over eight million residential homes.
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AerAware departs from traditional head-up displays and instead equips both pilots with a dual wearable system that delivers the same information to each cockpit seat.
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Seapuri's Scalpy Bubble Tonic is a lightweight foam that delivers a cooling burst of relief thanks to a soothing blend of cica, panthenol, and menthol, while salicylic acid helps dissolve excess oil, flakes, and residue that can leave the scalp feeling congested.
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Although healthy individuals may only suffer short-term symptoms, a listeria infection can cause miscarriages and still births among pregnant women.
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This births a star that continually accretes more gas and becomes more massive.
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“Mothers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mothers. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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