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as in dad
a male human parent
the special relationship that exists between fathers and sons
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as in founder
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 grandfather
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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as in Lord
capitalized
the being worshipped as the creator and ruler of the universe
let us ask humbly for the blessings of our Father in heaven
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Recent Examples of father
Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
Musks' father, Errol Musk, confirmed his son's interest in the purchase in a recent interview with Times Radio.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2024
Jeffs fathered more than 60 children from 78 spouses.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Noun
State prosecutors at the hearing depicted Higgins, a married father of two, as having a history of road rage and of drinking up to six beers before the crash, reports the AP.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
Musks' father, Errol Musk, confirmed his son's interest in the purchase in a recent interview with Times Radio.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
Musk is believed to have fathered 12 children with at least three different mothers.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2024
Jeffs fathered more than 60 children from 78 spouses.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for father
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As a kid, Solo watched the Sheriff shoot his IT Head father, Russell Conroy, after locking himself in the vault on his dad’s instructions to protect him.Jeff Spry, Space.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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The Stellar 90s have a squeaky clean look that’s less busy than the shoes Kaling wore but still has the hallmarks of a comfy dad sneaker: a chunky heel, mesh upper, and wide toe box.Clint Davis, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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That had much to do with the party’s history: Its founders in 1972 included former Nazi soldiers, collaborators with the wartime Vichy regime and onetime members of a group that carried out deadly attacks meant to thwart Algeria’s struggle to free itself from French colonial rule.Catherine Porter, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Grande’s look drew comparisons to Audrey Hepburn, who frequently wore designs custom-made by the label’s eponymous founder, Hubert de Givenchy.Hannah Malach, WWD, 8 Jan. 2025
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Inside of the garage was the 1966 Triumph Tiger Cub motorcycle that his grandfather had left him as a memento.Gavin Feek, Outside Online, 13 Jan. 2025
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In her personal life, Nona is the mother of at least one child, a son named Nolan Pentz, whose middle name is shared with his famous grandfather.Emy LaCroix, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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Both evolve over time, allowing an ancestral tongue like Latin to sire diverse descendants — Spanish, French, Romanian — that are more closely related to each other than to, say, Korean.Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
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And Otis may have sired many bears at the Brooks River, Bruce says, although scientists can’t say that for sure.Erin Donaghue, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
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Golden Raye Mahomes arrived in the world this week on a wave of well wishes from thousands of people — from her daddy’s employer to fans of her mommy’s friend, Taylor Swift.Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2025
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Naomi Osaka just announced her breakup with her baby daddy Cordae.Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 6 Jan. 2025
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Its platforms have empowered creators globally, leaving a digital footprint and legacy of innovation and creativity.Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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This creates a dangerous scenario where America's commitment to protecting creators' rights could inadvertently hand technological leadership to an adversarial authoritarian regime.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Franklin’s immediate ancestors grew up in a world where the fear of witchcraft led to tragic consequences.Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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An Africa that would leave our ancestors speechless, unable to comprehend the magnitude of our joy and freedom.Laurel Dalrymple, NPR, 18 Jan. 2025
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The series spawned a spin-off prequel movie, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (1992), and a 2017 revival series, Twin Peaks: The Return, that picks up the storyline 25 years later.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2025
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And a ceasefire does nothing to address the underlying conflict that spawned the war.Joseph Krauss, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Father.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/father. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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