foster parents

Definition of foster parentsnext
plural of foster parent

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for foster parents
Noun
  • The tool helped nurses catch other problems that often go missed, says Rwandarwacu, including malnutrition and anemia.
    Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 5 Mar. 2026
  • PACs tied to nurses and the House Progressive Caucus have spent another $310,000.
    Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Women were central — as planners, fighters, informants, protectors, logisticians, and spiritual anchors.
    Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Detroit, San Antonio and OKC each boast great rim protectors and formidable double-big lineups.
    Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • One of Takaro’s chief tasks was to recruit and train new tree-sitters.
    Robert Moor, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
  • The concierge can also coordinate sitters or walkers for an additional fee.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Because self-driving cars cannot successfully handle such routine problems, self-driving companies use human babysitters to remotely supervise them and intervene when necessary.
    Missy Cummings, IEEE Spectrum, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Other types of suspects included mothers’ boyfriends, babysitters, stepparents or other relatives.
    Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Foster parents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foster%20parents. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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