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
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
Now the brand is fully integrated into VSP Vision, Marchon’s parent company, which purchased Marcolin last year.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 Mar. 2026
Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
Her success in parenting five children lies in her support system.
—Megan Shinn, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
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Noun
As the fallout continues, and fans question the filming and casting decisions of parent company Disney, Paul’s MomTok confederates are issuing statements and subtweets.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
Now the brand is fully integrated into VSP Vision, Marchon’s parent company, which purchased Marcolin last year.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
Suki Waterhouse gave fans an intimate look at parenting with her fiancé Robert Pattinson in a new Instagram Stories post.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
Her success in parenting five children lies in her support system.
—Megan Shinn, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parent
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When four of its members (Ogoni chiefs — one of whom was my mother’s brother-in-law) were brutally killed by restive Ogoni youths, the government arrested my father and eight of his colleagues.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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Medina’s mother, reached by phone, didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Young raised concerns about the legitimacy, and even the existence, of the agreement.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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The goal is to continue the mission with the money raised.—
Kerri Corrado,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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And how does your mom react to the scene?—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Ralph Lauren is a staple designer in the Duchess’s wardrobe, wearing the label’s main ready-to-wear gowns and suits, and the more casual diffusion line for its flowy shirts and pants that blend seamlessly into her Montecito mom, quiet luxury aesthetic.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The nurturing Moon drifts into your 12th House of Solitude, inviting you to pause and seek privacy.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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The school nurtured generations of students who went on to become educators, business leaders, public servants and community advocates.—
Danita R. DeHaney,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Gilman says the city must now make these painful cuts to live within its means, but can't cut its way to financial health, needing to grow new revenue with the help of foundations and nonprofits and fostering new development and new business.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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The all-inclusive Amazing Family Program fosters bonding through activities like yoga, treasure hunts, and family story time.—
Sheryl Nance Nash,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Parent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parent. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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