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
Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Charlotte parents and educators gathered early Friday to call for more investment in public education ahead of next week’s march in Raleigh for the same cause.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
However, some Gen Zers are still in middle school, so there's still a lot to learn about how this generation will tackle parenting.
—Brianne Hogan, Parents, 5 Apr. 2026
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Noun
SpaceX said that the xAI allegations (and investigations in Brazil, Britain, California, Canada, France…) could give rise to additional lawsuits, liability, and government action that would harm the parent company’s opportunities in certain markets.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Charlotte parents and educators gathered early Friday to call for more investment in public education ahead of next week’s march in Raleigh for the same cause.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
But how you parent is directly related to how you were parented.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
However, some Gen Zers are still in middle school, so there's still a lot to learn about how this generation will tackle parenting.
—Brianne Hogan, Parents, 5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parent
Noun
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The sweet satirical soupçon, now at the Nederlander Theatre, extends Apple TV’s tribute to the optimistic pleasures of the art form to its mother source.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Anne stays in step with her mother ahead of a polo match in London's Windsor Park.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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SpaceX, the dominant player in the burgeoning commercial space market, is running behind on its huge lunar lander and is more distracted than ever with an initial sale of shares to the public that could raise as much as $75 billion.—
Thomas Black,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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But that letter, and the date it was sent, raised questions about recent court filings by the city attorney’s office in a case filed by the First Amendment Coalition seeking the release of all video footage and other records related to the police use of force against Evans.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Growing up, my family spent summers on Cape Cod, where my mom now lives and runs a coffee shop.—
Kat Chen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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Jaime Pressly's eldest son Dezi (with ex Eric Cubiche) gave the thumbs up for mom to jump in for a photo ahead of his senior prom in 2025.—
Lindy Segal,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Ultimately, leading with love or care in the workplace nurtures a culture of empathy, compassion, and authenticity, driving organizational success and fostering a sense of purpose and fulfillment among team members.—
Rebecca Ahmed,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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Few wallpapers can nurture a childhood love of Fauvism with so little effort, but this ambling and pastoral mural can raise your little one to appreciate the finer things in life.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
22 Apr. 2026
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The report builds on previous work at the Pentagon, where Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has pushed legacy contractors to produce weapons faster, introduced accountability for delays and sought to foster competition among firms competing for Defense Department (DOD) contracts.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2026
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Prior to her father's death in 1952, Princess Elizabeth lived a relatively quiet life, spending her teen years under the tutelage of her parents and fostering some of the interests that would become lifelong passions.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Parent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parent. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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