foster parents

Definition of foster parentsnext
plural of foster parent

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Noun
  • With a team of neonatologists, specialized NICU nurses, and support staff, the NICU offers around-the-clock care, advanced medical technology, and a compassionate environment, giving families peace of mind.
    MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
  • The dire economic outlook in Cameroon has led to significant brain drain and has strained an already understaffed health sector, as many doctors and nurses are leaving the country for more lucrative jobs in Europe and North America.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Denver believes strongly in its ability to develop pass-protectors, so this would be an interesting development project.
    Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The intent was to reduce the size of shoulder pads and chest protectors and slim down the pants to give skaters more places to aim at while not taking away from netminders’ safety.
    Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Even as late as 1776, there were Americans who remained fence-sitters, uncertain about the risks of a total break with the British Empire.
    Christopher Magra, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Finding dedicated tree-sitters, ones who would come back, even once the novelty had worn off and the legal risk began mounting, was a challenge.
    Robert Moor, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • But without widespread availability of such programs, parents have been forced to navigate a patchwork of child care — paying for after-school, hiring babysitters, or relying on family members to fill the gap.
    Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Raised in Iowa, where one of her babysitters was future actress Jean Seberg, Hurt made her big-screen debut in Interiors (1978), Woody Allen’s first full foray into drama.
    Chris Koseluk, HollywoodReporter, 29 Mar. 2026
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“Foster parents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foster%20parents. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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