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Recent Examples of foster parent
Wilma’s last foster parents picked Krissi up from the hospital and later adopted her.
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Veronica Fulton, NBC news, 21 Sep. 2025
The reports came from a school therapist at a local elementary school after a student’s foster parent told them Cordum had come to the home for an appointment and inserted something into the child’s rectum, according to a July 2024 news release by the state’s Department of Justice.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The foster parent, who wished to remain anonymous, broke down after seeing a shelter's post about a kitten being returned by an adopter because of allergies.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
The social media journey started slowly with Rosé scrolling through dog foster parents’ accounts, which then led to actual rescue accounts and organizations.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2025
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Veronica Fulton, NBC news, 21 Sep. 2025
The reports came from a school therapist at a local elementary school after a student’s foster parent told them Cordum had come to the home for an appointment and inserted something into the child’s rectum, according to a July 2024 news release by the state’s Department of Justice.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The foster parent, who wished to remain anonymous, broke down after seeing a shelter's post about a kitten being returned by an adopter because of allergies.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
The social media journey started slowly with Rosé scrolling through dog foster parents’ accounts, which then led to actual rescue accounts and organizations.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foster parent
Noun
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The BirdStock organizing team of Merisa Titlow, Arianna Opsvig and Kelsey Martin said the CPPS funds will be used to enhance medical services and safety at BirdStock, including an onsite ambulance, two emergency medical technicians and a nurse or physician.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Larry] Gelbart in advance, 'My aim will be to be to be the best goddamn head nurse in Korea.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The children's longtime nanny, Maria Turrion Borrallo, and the housekeepers will likely stay on other smaller properties on the estate, the outlet reported.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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The children's longtime nanny, Maria Turrion Borrallo, and the housekeepers will likely stay on other smaller properties on the estate.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Without guardians and stability, Charlie and Molly find an unexpected ally and protector in Ignatius Oliver, and solace at his book shop, The Book Keep, where a book a day keeps the bombs away.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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Dambo’s trolls are forest protectors but in a far more tender way.—
Khadejeh Nikouyeh,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This silk scarf earns its keep a dozen times over.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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In Secretary Doug Burgum’s view, Yosemite is a good park—one that attracts visitors and earns its keep.—
Gloria Liu,
Outside Online,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Schimpf says this will help grandparents and babysitters be able to refer to rules for safe sleep at all times.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
4 Nov. 2025
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The death of Diane Elizabeth Dern, who was in the care of a babysitter at the time, took a toll on Ladd and her then-husband, actor Bruce Dern, who had only wed two years prior after meeting on the off-Broadway play Orpheus Rising.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Wanting to give the pet sitter a chance to come clean, the homeowner texted the woman to ask how things were going at the house.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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If you’re gone long hours, a pet sitter or dog walker can provide companionship and exercise.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Foster parent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foster%20parent. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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