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
Julie Chabanas, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
During her speech, the 71-year-old thanked both her daughters for the opportunity to mother them.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 2 Apr. 2025
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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
Rising childcare costs in the United States are forcing many parents, often mothers, to work fewer hours or none at all — fueling concern among voters who feel the pinch in today’s economy.
—Julie Chabanas, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
During her speech, the 71-year-old thanked both her daughters for the opportunity to mother them.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mother
Noun
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Sarah Howlett, a mom of tween twins in Boulder, Colorado Lies that End Up Bringing Lasting Joy Finally, sometimes lies end up being enriching and unexpectedly sweet.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
14 Apr. 2025
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Yeah, my mom and dad built it together, but my mom didn’t have to rely or depend on anyone else.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And the department has placed on leave the team that oversees the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System, a collection of survey responses from women before and after giving birth that has become a crucial tool in trying to address the country’s disconcertingly high rate of maternal mortality.—
Alec MacGillis,
ProPublica,
18 Apr. 2025
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With a focus on the South, SisterSong fights for the human rights of Indigenous women and women of color through policy, education, and grassroots organizing – centering Black maternal well-being in every campaign.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The play-in tournament means you are certified to have had a mediocre season, like Miami’s 37-45.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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This at-bat had no significance on an eventual 7-2 Phillies win over the Miami Marlins.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Harvey is nursing a right teres major strain and Long is dealing with left elbow inflammation.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2025
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New England Patriots Needs: RB, WR, O-line, OLB Penn State edge Abdul Carter: If Carter was not nursing a shoulder injury he would have been taken higher.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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And the more rapid the cycle, the more dust is produced.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The work relied on the seismometer network’s observations of more than 200 earthquakes, each of which produced multiple types of seismic waves.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But after such a storming end to the league campaign and scoring 30 goals without reply on the four-game route to the final, Wrexham’s women are hopeful of delivering their half of a notable club double.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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Music services deliver Atmos directly through apps found within the vehicle’s infotainment system.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Advertisement Advertisement This European Awakening was birthed not in Brussels but in the Oval Office, with the Kremlin acting as midwife.—
David McWilliams,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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Nobody had ever birthed a mammal that had ancient DNA in it.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Mother.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mother. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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