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
Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 8 May 2026
One thing that both schools and parents find appealing is that Chance 2 Dance takes pride in setting high expectations.
—Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
In a similar vein, parenting Viv short-circuits Adora's usual Stoic strategies.
—CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The film, which was four years in the making and made between Manchester and the south of France, will feature new and archive interviews with Cantona and Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson as well as interviews with the footballer’s parents, other managers, David Beckham and more.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 8 May 2026
One thing that both schools and parents find appealing is that Chance 2 Dance takes pride in setting high expectations.
—Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Verb
Bloom and his ex-fiancée Katy Perry also co-parent their daughter Daisy.
—Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
In a similar vein, parenting Viv short-circuits Adora's usual Stoic strategies.
—CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parent
Noun
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The post included a screenshot of a text exchange showing that even her mother fell for the fake photos.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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This unique board lets even the most stressed mother unwind by creating beautiful works of art without paint or ink.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Diplomats said the two countries raised strong objections when the UN Security Council discussed it behind closed doors last week, Reuters reported.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Independent reports have raised concerns about confusion and conflicts over who is ultimately accountable for education in California.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Ahead, shop more of my mom’s Quince shoe picks for looking fashionable while staying comfortable.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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In the fifth, Eldridge unfurled his first truly impactful swing of the season with his mom and aunt in attendance.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
10 May 2026
Verb
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An astute judge of talent, Metheny has hired and nurtured a fair number of outstanding musicians in his bands over the years from far and near.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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The goal is to nurture emerging, talented up-and-comers in the fields of modern and contemporary art curation.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Mifa will also launch a series of closed-door workshops on artificial intelligence and private investment, aimed at fostering open discussion among industry professionals.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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Ahead, Fields talks determination in pursuit of a dream, following your instincts and fostering relationships.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Parent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parent. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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