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Recent Examples of parental
And that risk was calculated after controlling for a range of confounding factors that are known to influence health, like bullying or lack of parental involvement.
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NPR, 29 Oct. 2025
In their household, all three men divide their parental responsibilities.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Meta has also introduced new parental controls that will allow parents to block their children from chatting with AI characters on Facebook, Instagram, and the Meta AI app.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
She would be well paid, of course, but would have to sign away her parental rights.
—Robin Abcarian, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Adams County sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of a parental abduction in the 8600 block of Faraday Street, north of Denver, on Saturday, according to a news release from the agency.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025
These safe haven laws allow parents to relinquish their parental rights within a time limit that differs state to state, according to the National Safe Haven Alliance.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2025
Estonia also provides paid parental leave/benefit that can be used until a child turns three.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
With strong parental controls built right into the app, families can enjoy listening together with confidence and ease.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
NPR, 29 Oct. 2025
In their household, all three men divide their parental responsibilities.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Meta has also introduced new parental controls that will allow parents to block their children from chatting with AI characters on Facebook, Instagram, and the Meta AI app.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
She would be well paid, of course, but would have to sign away her parental rights.
—Robin Abcarian, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Adams County sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of a parental abduction in the 8600 block of Faraday Street, north of Denver, on Saturday, according to a news release from the agency.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025
These safe haven laws allow parents to relinquish their parental rights within a time limit that differs state to state, according to the National Safe Haven Alliance.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2025
Estonia also provides paid parental leave/benefit that can be used until a child turns three.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
With strong parental controls built right into the app, families can enjoy listening together with confidence and ease.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parental
Adjective
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They are used as adjuvants to give the immune system an extra kick necessary to make the shots protective.—
NPR,
NPR,
31 Oct. 2025
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After missing time with thumb surgery and a previous hamstring strain, Coulibaly now plays with a protective wrap on his right hand.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The cushioned foam insole feels supportive right out of the box, with just the right amount of arch support.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Kids ‘n Kinship provides friendships and positive role models to children and youth ages 5-16 who are in need of an additional supportive relationship with an adult.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Jesmore is Bonner's maternal grandfather who spent years at the site Bonner works at now, as well as inside Ford's Glass House, during his 41-year career at Ford.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Aileen and her older brother, Keith Wuornos, were raised by their maternal grandparents.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Ladd anchors the film with her character’s thoughtful and caring attempts to aid the troubled young woman.—
Chris Koseluk,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Nov. 2025
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Child psychologist Ana Aznar, founder of REC Parenting, previously told Newsweek that children thrive when surrounded by caring adults.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Parental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parental. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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