godfathering

present participle of godfather

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for godfathering
Verb
  • Along the way, Brown delivered a masterclass in coaching with brilliant tactical adjustments, superb rotations and a masterful use of the team’s depth.
    Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026
  • The son of longtime NFL and offensive line coach Bill Callahan is now the Giants’ passing game coordinator on top of coaching Dart and the QBs.
    Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • Beyond its production strength, Rio is Brazil’s leading market for domestic cinema, accounting for an average of 71% of audiences and 70% of box office revenue between 1995 and 2024.
    Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 14 June 2026
  • Entanglement and vessel strikes are the leading causes of death for the whales.
    Neal Riley, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Verb
  • Guitars Over Guns offers free music lessons and mentoring in cities including Chicago, Miami, and Los Angeles.
    Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 18 June 2026
  • What began as a rehabilitation exercise has grown into a business and a mentoring practice for veterans and others.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • Don’t forget to scan the QR code on the accompanying postcard, revealing a custom road trip playlist that will send you off on your Rhode Island adventure with an indulgent mix of oldies and contemporary hits.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
  • As the team’s winning streak grew, the bag became a fixture in Woods’ game-day outfits, accompanying her through 13 consecutive Knicks victories.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • Thierry, who has been tutoring Remy, Candace’s son, is now in Annie’s kitchen, not making fun of her terrible French.
    John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
  • Other teens may be helping to look after siblings, while some have found alternative ways to make money, such as gig work, tutoring or creating online content.
    Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Verb
  • Strand explained that one of the show’s guiding narrative principles is prioritizing the perspective of its doctors over smaller characters on the show.
    Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 19 June 2026
  • The lesson stayed with Steve and became a guiding principle in his own approach to parenting.
    Yolanda Harris, AJC.com, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • The villa felt like a part of the group itself, a doting nonna shepherding our family to enjoy time with one another.
    Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
  • As Chinese social media excitement over the shepherding ad starts to fade, many people have come to realize the harsh reality behind what some had seen as a dream job.
    Erin Tan, NBC news, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • Today, Buffalo Soldiers motorcycle groups nationwide focus on teaching Black military history, using their motorcycles to represent the cavalry.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 20 June 2026
  • For the first time in history, humanity is not merely teaching machines our language.
    Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 20 June 2026
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“Godfathering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/godfathering. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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