- present tense form of mother (3rd person singular).
mothers
Example Sentences
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Young orangutans typically remain with their mothers for several years, learning the skills they need to survive independently.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
They might, in fact, be excellent, caring mothers.
From Slate ● Sep. 5, 2026
They said they are also hoping to reach more women, specifically young mothers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Flash forward another decade and it remains to be seen whether maternal mental healthcare — including the central question of how American society deals with mothers in extremis — has evolved.
From Salon ● Sep. 2, 2026
Some broadcasts feature voices of mothers appealing to their sons to come home.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
