fathers 1 of 2

noun

Definition of fathersnext
plural of father
1
as in dads
a male human parent the special relationship that exists between fathers and sons

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as in founders
a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor Sir Isaac Newton is regarded by many as the father of modern science

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as in grandfathers
a person who is several generations earlier in an individual's line of descent our fathers founded this nation on the fundamental belief that no person is entitled to rule by divine right

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fathers

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verb

present tense third-person singular of father
as in sires
to become the father of Paul Revere somehow found room in his small house for the large family he had fathered

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  1. dads
  2. creators
  3. ancestors
Noun
  • The last time the Swiftie dads do a double take at Paul Sidoti’s Eddie Van Halen guitar during the Reputation interlude.
    Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Favorite famous dads, Ryan Gosling and Ryan Reynolds are up 120% for cat names.
    Anna Halkidis, Parents, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of dads
Noun
  • In his new role at the full-service representation firm, his responsibilities will include continuing to represent and amplify creators across all mediums.
    Justin Kroll, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Should creators start uploading different kinds of videos aimed at the viewer on their couch instead of on their phone?
    David Pierce, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of creators
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  • These groups, known as the Clovis people, entered the continent around 13,000 years ago and became the ancestors of Indigenous Americans.
    Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This behavior would’ve baffled our ancestors.
    Matt Fuchs, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of ancestors
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