genitors

noun

plural of genitor
as in mothers

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  1. mothers
  2. parents
  3. moms
  4. dads
  5. papas
  6. fathers
  7. mammies
  8. mommies
Noun
  • Yet, a study by the Gender Equity Policy Institute shows that mothers spend nearly double the amount of time on childcare and domestic work compared to fathers.
    — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • There are no statistics to represent those new mothers who do not think, or are afraid, to describe their mental state.
    — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of mothers
Noun
  • Patterson invited the parents of her estranged husband and their two elderly friends to lunch in July 2024.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • DeLaune, of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, said parents can be a key line of defense against the proliferation of unauthorized images.
    — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of parents
Noun
  • This is uncommon compared to other mental health issues new moms face — postpartum depression, for example, is estimated to affect about 10% of mothers.
    — Deborah Becker, NPR, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Then, purchase them or shout out to moms on local social pages.
    — Adrienne Farr, Parents, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of moms
Noun
  • As a lot of us descendants traveled to these meetings with our dads and sat at these meetings with our dads.
    — Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Chronic sleep deprivation raises the risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, weight gain and depression, and for moms and dads juggling night feedings, school runs and work, those risks stack up fast.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of dads
Noun
  • Authentic Mexican street tacos, agua frescas and papas asadas (roasted potatoes).
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
  • The potatoes are grilled, imparting a bit of smoke to classic papas.
    — Deputy Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Definition of papas
Noun
  • Yet, a study by the Gender Equity Policy Institute shows that mothers spend nearly double the amount of time on childcare and domestic work compared to fathers.
    — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The Midwest Regional Reception Center detains close to 500 fathers, mothers, spouses, cousins and friends on behalf of ICE.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of fathers
Noun
  • These include typecasting Black women as jezebels, sapphires and mammies; these depictions, combined with the law enforcement they may be exposed to, increase their vulnerability under the law.
    — Kerry Lester Kasper, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Definition of mammies
Noun
  • Just single mommies supporting each other at Duckling Day.
    — Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 10 May 2026
  • Some people's mommies and daddies really, really struggle with money, and that is not something to ever make fun of somebody for.
    — Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Definition of mommies
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