as in mothers
a person who brings forth and raises a child
The couple recently became parents for the first time. She grew up in a single parent household.
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to bring forth and raise to maturity through care and education
They expertly parent their second child using all the lessons learned from raising their first.
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Recent Examples of parents
Emerson Clarridge
updated March 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Already, 1 in 4 adults are caregivers, and nearly 30 percent of caregivers are part of the sandwich generation supporting both young children and aging parents.
—Wendy R. Anderson, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2026
Henry had led the victim’s parents and the public on for weeks, demanding a million francs in ransom when the child was already dead.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
Myers and her husband are also parents to 5-year-old son August.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The victim, who was not identified, inherited the condo from his parents over 40 years ago, property appraiser Marty Kiar said in a statement.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
McNamara said Samara customers in northern California are more likely to use its units as in-law suites, smaller structures often used for parents or family members.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Kristin Lewis, the chief product officer of Aura, said resources like their app can help parents protect their children from online threats.
—Sooji Nam, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
The decision to delay kindergarten can financially affect parents, who in many cases must pay for child care or take time off from the workforce to care for the child.
—Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 18 Feb. 2026
That seems like an eternity ago to Cane babies born that year and perhaps now parents themselves.
—Greg Cote
january 5, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
Waukesha School District parents Joe Burke and Sean Shurbet have questioned the district's enrollment data, saying the City of Waukesha's data shows current and projected growth that contradicts district data.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 15 Aug. 2025
That seems like an eternity ago to Cane babies born that year and perhaps now parents themselves.
—Greg Cote Miami Herald, Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2025
Noun
In a motion, the state requested an order directing defense attorneys not to mention in the trial’s guilt-innocence phase that Horner has Asperger’s, autism, bipolar or multiple personality disorder, and not to refer to a civil settlement of a lawsuit Athena’s parents reached with FedEx.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated March 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Already, 1 in 4 adults are caregivers, and nearly 30 percent of caregivers are part of the sandwich generation supporting both young children and aging parents.
—Wendy R. Anderson, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2026
Henry had led the victim’s parents and the public on for weeks, demanding a million francs in ransom when the child was already dead.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
Myers and her husband are also parents to 5-year-old son August.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The victim, who was not identified, inherited the condo from his parents over 40 years ago, property appraiser Marty Kiar said in a statement.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
McNamara said Samara customers in northern California are more likely to use its units as in-law suites, smaller structures often used for parents or family members.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Kristin Lewis, the chief product officer of Aura, said resources like their app can help parents protect their children from online threats.
—Sooji Nam, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
The decision to delay kindergarten can financially affect parents, who in many cases must pay for child care or take time off from the workforce to care for the child.
—Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
Fellow plaintiff parents Brandy Roberts and Joann Bogard also snagged seats and joined Rodriguez in the back row of the courtroom to watch Zuckerberg’s testimony.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 18 Feb. 2026
That seems like an eternity ago to Cane babies born that year and perhaps now parents themselves.
—Greg Cote
january 5, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
Waukesha School District parents Joe Burke and Sean Shurbet have questioned the district's enrollment data, saying the City of Waukesha's data shows current and projected growth that contradicts district data.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 15 Aug. 2025
That seems like an eternity ago to Cane babies born that year and perhaps now parents themselves.
—Greg Cote Miami Herald, Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parents
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In California, the rate among Hispanic mothers is twice as high as for white or Black women, state data show.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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Employment of mothers with children under 5 remains above pre-pandemic levels.—
Shay Castle,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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When working, pick tools that feel good to use, and pay attention to how your schedule raises or lowers stress.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Warm water raises skin temperature, and the core temperature drop after stepping out signals the brain to release melatonin.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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In one of the first of many No Kings rallies throughout metro Detroit, more than 100 people — including retirees, moms, dads, political candidates, young kids, and even a dog — lined both sides of Orchard Lake in West Bloomfield to protest.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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After reaching out for support in an online moms group, Harris has been overwhelmed by the response.—
Monique John,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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That mulch covering the not-so-lovely fabric traps wayward weed seeds and nurtures them.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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The first two works came from alumni of the Minnesota Orchestra Composer Institute, a program that nurtures emerging composers each year.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
27 Feb. 2026
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Her father — struggling with poverty and the grief over his wife's death — wants to shoot it, but Jessica secretly nurses the animal back to health, bringing her closer to her father in the process.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
25 Nov. 2025
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This dynamic fosters a sense of inclusion that aligns with the exhibition’s central themes.—
Olga Garcia-Mayoral,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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The workplace is comfortable and fosters open communication without retaliation.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Parents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parents. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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