parental

Definition of parentalnext

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Recent Examples of parental Employers are advised to clarify interview protocols, politely manage parental presence, and focus on assessing the candidate's individual merits. Jason Walker Psyd, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The order also directs the Department of Justice to investigate where states are in violation of exemptions for childhood vaccine mandates, including parental authority and disability accommodations as well as religious and medical reasons. Annika Kim Constantino,jacob Pramuk, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026 At one presentation, two researchers from Kumio revealed that 39 parental monitoring apps—serving more than 36 million children—were storing sensitive data on a single, insecure server. Kim Key, PC Magazine, 8 Aug. 2026 The Post said the order’s drafting so far is aimed at the childhood vaccine schedule, autism research, and parental choice for vaccinations. Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026 According to her campaign website, Bryant’s platform calls for increasing literacy, supporting teachers and staff, advocating for parental rights, forging partnerships, fostering accountability and creating equal opportunities for all students. Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026 There are parental responsibility infractions and, in some cases, potential criminal charges as well. Gino Vicci, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 More than a dozen states have followed suit since, and many others require in-person parental consent. Jaimie Ding, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026 The temptation to disparage the other parent, especially in front of the children, can damage your own custody standing — and in extreme cases, be characterized as parental alienation. Melissa Needle, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parental
Adjective
  • The data from those animal trials showed a 400 percent uptick in lifespan, largely thanks to Klotho’s protective impact on the brain.
    Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Multiple sclerosis is a disease that causes the breakdown of the protective covering of nerves, resulting in numbness, weakness, trouble walking, vision changes and other symptoms, according to the Mayo Clinic.
    Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • This is also supportive for pricing your work, recognizing your talent, or making money decisions with more confidence.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The company said feedback during that period was strongly supportive.
    Doug Myers, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Also sentenced to death in the same case was Assad’s maternal cousin Atef Najib, who was convicted of overseeing a crackdown in the southern province of Daraa that led to the uprising and later the civil war.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Also sentenced to death in the same case was Assad’s maternal cousin Atef Najib for leading the crackdown in the southern province of Daraa that led to the uprising and later the civil war.
    ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Rika also reminded me a lot of him—a little too focused on shopping over family finances, caring but impulsive.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026
  • According to Jane, Burke was generally a caring and attentive friend, but also stern.
    Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026

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“Parental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parental. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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