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Recent Examples of foster parent
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.
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Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Nancy Woodall of Smyrna, Tenn., in her last 8 years, took in only medically fragile children and other kids who were regularly passed over by other foster parents.
—Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Instant Family focuses on the steps to becoming a foster parent and the turbulent transition period when children are brought into a new home.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 20 May 2025
The county has taken several steps to try and prevent abuse, Davenport has said, including bolstering the vetting of foster parents and probation staffers and winding down the use of group homes.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Nancy Woodall of Smyrna, Tenn., in her last 8 years, took in only medically fragile children and other kids who were regularly passed over by other foster parents.
—Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Instant Family focuses on the steps to becoming a foster parent and the turbulent transition period when children are brought into a new home.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 20 May 2025
The county has taken several steps to try and prevent abuse, Davenport has said, including bolstering the vetting of foster parents and probation staffers and winding down the use of group homes.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foster parent
Noun
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This millennial nurse commutes 5,000 miles from Sweden to work at a California hospital.—
Aman Ghei,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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At 106 years old, Alice Beck Darrow, a former nurse, knows more than most about survival.—
Genevieve Shaw Brown,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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On top of that, Jones says their tribe includes their families and an amazing babysitter.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
1 Oct. 2025
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Her babysitter is on his third or fourth double whiskey.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Since launching, Lewis has built a team of 14 nannies, most recruited through local childcare groups.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Ashanti’s cousin, Bri, is the 24-hour nanny in question.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Invented for the film is Sergio (Benicio Del Toro), Willa’s karate teacher, who is the protector of undocumented migrants in Baktan Cross seeking protection from fascistic immigration forces, one of which is led by Lockjaw.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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His ability to subdue Riley and his insistence on being Laura’s protector, despite not knowing much about her past, is also curious.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Thoughtful collection, labeling and processing keep inputs accurate and truly representative of the information an AI system is being fed.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Regular cleaning will ensure your vacuum keeps doing its job and prevent your home from feeling dustier than ever.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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When someone would post on the community Facebook page about needing a dog sitter, or a babysitter, Valeria would offer to connect the person with her niece.—
Danielle Battaglia,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Sep. 2025
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There is a site called Rover that provides pet sitters.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Foster parent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foster%20parent. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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