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.
Related Words
Relevance
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.
Related Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of parent
Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
For decades, families like Nasia Peterson’s have cycled through Good Street Learning Center, a South Dallas/Fair Park child care center that working parents can afford at $90 to $134 a week.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
Greg Cote
january 5, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
Gibson and Ross went their separate ways roughly a year ago and plan to continue co-parenting their 8-year-old son, Lars.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for parent
Noun
Under the bill, when parents allege that symptoms of child abuse are caused by an underlying medical condition, state investigators could delay the arrest of parents for criminal conduct.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
For decades, families like Nasia Peterson’s have cycled through Good Street Learning Center, a South Dallas/Fair Park child care center that working parents can afford at $90 to $134 a week.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
That seems like an eternity ago to Cane babies born that year and perhaps now parents themselves.
—Greg Cote
january 5, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
Gibson and Ross went their separate ways roughly a year ago and plan to continue co-parenting their 8-year-old son, Lars.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for parent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parent
Noun
-
Several hundred people gathered outside the federal building, including mothers and grandmothers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
-
Good was the mother of three children and had recently moved to Minnesota.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Because of that, Sean Payton said his father raised him with as little danger as possible.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
16 Jan. 2026
-
This Le Creuset square grill is similar to a cast-iron skillet in construction, but features raised ridges to mimic the effect of an outdoor grill, minus the flame.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
While the internet immediately guessed her piece for The Cut was about Hilary Duff, Mandy Moore, Meghan Trainor, and other moms that the High School Musical alum had been photographed with previously, Duff's husband, Matthew Koma, commented on the subject via social media.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Jan. 2026
-
In a now-viral TikTok, Shelby Wold, a 32-year-old mom of two, shared her daughter Lenna's sweet reaction to the first kiss she's ever received from her 2-year-old brother Theo.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
To celebrate his 35-year tenure at the school — and its nurturing community of musicians — Schick will will open a four-month, four-concert series at the campus on Wednesday with help from some very distinguished colleagues.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
-
Hurzeler has been nurturing his talent, giving Kostoulas time to adapt before thrusting him into the spotlight.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Due to many performance inquiries from the community, Beebe said the team was inspired to create the Stand Performance Group, fostering a space for training teens for performance outreach.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
-
The group collaborates with schools to provide free music education that can inspire personal development, foster a sense of community, and prepare future leaders.—
Christina Mayo,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Parent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parent. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
