as in father
a male human parent
my dad did most of the cooking for dinner because he usually got home earlier than my mom
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This year, her dad, who turned 65 the day after Thanksgiving, made sure to spend quality time with his sons-in-law beyond the tasks.
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Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
The Turnaround dials back to McCann’s upbringing, as a son born to teen parents (mom 14, dad 15) in tight economic circumstances.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
The woman and her mother have it out, hug, and make up, so Frasier and his dad Martin try arguing like Jews.
—Esther Zuckerman, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
Classic-Fit Cotton-Blend Long-Sleeve Shirt My boyfriend’s dad gave me this long-sleeve shirt for Christmas last year, and it’s been a staple ever since.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
The Turnaround dials back to McCann’s upbringing, as a son born to teen parents (mom 14, dad 15) in tight economic circumstances.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
The woman and her mother have it out, hug, and make up, so Frasier and his dad Martin try arguing like Jews.
—Esther Zuckerman, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
Classic-Fit Cotton-Blend Long-Sleeve Shirt My boyfriend’s dad gave me this long-sleeve shirt for Christmas last year, and it’s been a staple ever since.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Dad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dad. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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