as in mother
a person who brings forth and raises a child
The couple recently became parents for the first time. She grew up in a single parent household.
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as in to raise
to bring forth and raise to maturity through care and education
They expertly parent their second child using all the lessons learned from raising their first.
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Recent Examples of parent
Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
All nonswimmers must be with a parent or guardian older than 18.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 May 2026
In theory, this perfect mother had time, emotional energy and economic resources to parent their children in a very hands-on way.
—Samira Mehta, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
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Noun
Students were sent there not by parents, but by courts and judges.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
All nonswimmers must be with a parent or guardian older than 18.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Verb
Being forced to parent his child sours Danny’s attitude during the outing to the amusement park, while Nia embraces the rare child-free moment.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 May 2026
In theory, this perfect mother had time, emotional energy and economic resources to parent their children in a very hands-on way.
—Samira Mehta, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parent
Noun
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Wahl added in the later news conference that the mother of one suspect called police hours before the shooting.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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Set in 1962, a boy roughly Travolta’s age voyages from New York to Los Angeles on a series of hopping flights with his mother, who is hoping to land a rich husband or a good Hollywood role in that order.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
Verb
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That alone, to me, raises questions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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The governing body said the show would support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which is raising $100 million to help children access education and soccer.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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One of the team moms, though, had given U-46 an unofficial mascot.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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In the summer, my mom loves to dress up her jeans with long, tunic tops and sleek sandals for a versatile, day-to-night outfit.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
Verb
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About an hour west of Baltimore, where the city and suburban landscape gives way to Maryland’s rural countryside, visitors can find Fingerboard Farm, an historic landmark in Frederick County that once nurtured fruit orchards.—
William Deffaa,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026
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Loro Piana continues to nurture young talents through the art of knitting.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) refers to a set of organizational practices aimed at building workforces that reflect a range of backgrounds, ensuring fair access to opportunity, and fostering workplace cultures where employees from different demographics can contribute fully.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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In 2019, the group launched La Grande Bellezza – The Dream Factory, an initiative designed to foster collaborations with leading artisans and historic ateliers, highlighting creativity, savoir-faire and cultural heritage.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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“Parent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parent. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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