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
Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
That divine feminine energy and the space to create and to mother a project.
—Reanna Cruz, Vulture, 25 June 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
She was born on June 10, to mother Jona, 25 and father Tony, 24, and has two siblings named Pork Stew and Sweet Pork, according to previous USA TODAY reporting.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
That divine feminine energy and the space to create and to mother a project.
—Reanna Cruz, Vulture, 25 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mother
Noun
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My mom took some time off work to take me to the old WTVJ studio on North Miami Avenue to be on Skipper Chuck.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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Turns out: My mom’s matzo balls—the ones that cured my winter colds, celebrated my milestones at school, and punctuated our Jewish holidays—aren’t my mom’s at all.—
Emma Laperruque,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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California has a maternal mortality rate half that of New York.—
Antonio Reynoso,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2025
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The nurses diagnosed with brain tumors have worked in the maternal care labor/delivery unit on the hospital’s fifth floor.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Nick Jonas had someone special by his side at the Broadway opening of The Last Five Years on Sunday, April 6, 2025 in New York City.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Downsides While apple cider vinegar has potential benefits, taking it before bed can have some downsides.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Neither team led by more than eight points all night, but the Lakers nursed a small lead throughout the final 17 minutes.—
Khobi Price,
Oc Register,
1 Apr. 2025
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Mothers nurse their pups for only a month before mating and heading out to the open ocean.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Directed by Joachim Rønning, the movie also stars Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Hasan Minhaj, Jodie Turner-Smith, Arturo Castro, Cameron Monaghan and Gillian Anderson. Leto, Sean Bailey, Jeffrey Silver, Justin Springer, Emma Ludbrook and Steven Lisberger produce, while Russell Allen executive produces.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Apr. 2025
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Those that produce edible seeds are commonly called black-eyed peas or crowder peas.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This configuration allows an exceptional power reserve of 216 hours (nine days), delivered with constant force to the escapement.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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At times when both the electric motor and the V8 are working together, the hybridized powertrain also delivers the kind of instant-on throttle response that’s typically reserved for EVs.—
Bradley Iger,
ArsTechnica,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Beneath its many layers lies something grounded: a reflection of how Blackness—its beauty, its burden, its brilliance—continues to birth culture, even when under constant threat.—
Essence,
Essence,
2 Apr. 2025
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The unpaved, unincorporated Florida streets, the communities that birthed the soul of modern music, the hood which is the genesis of pop culture.—
Angel Diaz,
Billboard,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Mother.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mother. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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