as in mom
a female human parent
he dreaded telling his mother that her favorite figurine had gotten broken
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as in maternal
of, relating to, or characteristic of a mother
she often offered to babysit for friends, hoping to satisfy her mother urges until she had children of her own
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as in to have
to bring forth from the womb
I hope to mother at least one child
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as in to nurse
to attend to the needs and comforts of
mothered the patients with chicken soup
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Recent Examples of mother
Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 6 July 2024
His mother, Ebbony Jackson, confirmed the death to TMZ.
—Bruce Haring, Deadline, 6 July 2024
Annie Blackman, Allure, 21 Oct. 2024
Moo Deng was born on June 10, to mother Jona, 25 and father Tony, 24, with two other siblings Pork Stew and Sweet Pork at the zoo in Chonburi, NorthJersey.com, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, reported.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Authorities on Saturday confirmed to News 12 New Jersey that the mother later died at the hospital, but did not provide an update on her kids’ conditions.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 6 July 2024
His mother, Ebbony Jackson, confirmed the death to TMZ.
—Bruce Haring, Deadline, 6 July 2024
Verb
The deals are mothering—literally, Dame Pat McGrath is mother.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 21 Oct. 2024
Moo Deng was born on June 10, to mother Jona, 25 and father Tony, 24, with two other siblings Pork Stew and Sweet Pork at the zoo in Chonburi, NorthJersey.com, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, reported.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mother
Noun
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TVLine hears that both the mom and son roles have the potential to recur.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
11 Feb. 2025
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Are these moms overstimulated in the technical sense?—
Angela Haupt,
TIME,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Their maternal grandmother worked as a seamstress in Dominica, outfitting customers for Carnival; their mother designed and custom- made their clothes in Brooklyn’s Flatbush neighborhood.—
Nia Shumake,
Essence,
3 Feb. 2025
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The gallery was named for the brothers’ maternal grandmother and was located in a Leimert Park storefront, an area in the city that was regarded as a cultural center for African Americans.—
Francesca Aton,
ARTnews.com,
30 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In his career, Kelce has 174 catches – the most playoff catches in NFL history – for more than 2,000 yards and 20 touchdowns in his 24 playoff games, cementing himself as one of the best big-game players of the last decade.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN,
5 Feb. 2025
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Those who feel like breakout players of 2024-25 have actually been around for a year or more, and have had a chance to adjust.—
Michael Cox,
The Athletic,
5 Feb. 2025
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The result, especially given the absence of Davis (nursing an abdominal strain), was among the most impressive of the season for the Lakers and snapped a five-game winning streak for the Knicks (32-17).—
Khobi Price,
Orange County Register,
2 Feb. 2025
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Mothers often carry their children until age 5, nurse them until age 8, and continue to teach them well beyond that.—
Cody Cottier,
Discover Magazine,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The film is produced by Mark Mertens for Fabrique d’Images, Vladimir Kokh for Fantabulous, Jean-Yves Roubin for Freaks Factory, and Richard Claus and Chantal Nissen for Cool Beans.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2025
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That effort has produced what the Bridge Center contends is the largest increase nationwide in the availability of M.A.T. in emergency departments.—
Moises Velasquez-Manoff Robert Petkoff Emma Kehlbeck Zak Mouton,
New York Times,
16 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Monster Hunter World was a zenith for the franchise, delivering a superb and accessible action experience enjoyed by millions.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
11 Feb. 2025
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In addition to the billboards, Spanx is also delivering product to stylists and VIPs in Los Angeles throughout awards season.—
Marc Malkin,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The idea for the Spirit Tunnel was birthed in the first season when Hudson came out of her dressing room and was greeted by her staff.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA TODAY,
12 Feb. 2025
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Elisabeth injects herself with a neon-green liquid, only for a younger, prettier version of herself to be birthed bloodily from her back in the form of Sue (Margaret Qualley).—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Mother.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mother. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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