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Recent Examples of parental
Americans watched liberty’s growth with parental pride.
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Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Many hybrids are available in the nursery trade that combine the best traits of the parental lines including large flowers, a compact growth habit, and tolerance to heat and drought.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
He's received a few requests from companies to adjust parental leave programs, especially if their offers are more generous than what competitors typically offer.
—Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 3 May 2026
The mall proposed a parental supervision rule, banning unaccompanied minors during peak holiday business hours.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
But parental criminal liability in other circumstances has gained attention in recent years, especially in prosecutions and convictions related to shootings committed by minors.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
Childcare is unaffordable, housing is out of reach for many, health care access is precarious, and paid parental leave is still not guaranteed.
—Sonya Borrero, STAT, 1 May 2026
The same goes for your sense of authority or a parental figure.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Unfortunately, evidence does not support parental controls as a sufficient or effective means of keeping kids safe online.
—Dana Suskind, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Many hybrids are available in the nursery trade that combine the best traits of the parental lines including large flowers, a compact growth habit, and tolerance to heat and drought.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
He's received a few requests from companies to adjust parental leave programs, especially if their offers are more generous than what competitors typically offer.
—Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 3 May 2026
The mall proposed a parental supervision rule, banning unaccompanied minors during peak holiday business hours.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
But parental criminal liability in other circumstances has gained attention in recent years, especially in prosecutions and convictions related to shootings committed by minors.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
Childcare is unaffordable, housing is out of reach for many, health care access is precarious, and paid parental leave is still not guaranteed.
—Sonya Borrero, STAT, 1 May 2026
The same goes for your sense of authority or a parental figure.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Unfortunately, evidence does not support parental controls as a sufficient or effective means of keeping kids safe online.
—Dana Suskind, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parental
Adjective
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Bike shorts under skirts or dresses, for example, can reduce thigh friction and create a protective barrier during movement.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 May 2026
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Collins said taxpayers should also consider filing a protective claim, which preserves their right to a refund while the legal issue is still being resolved.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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As the intuitive Scorpio Moon harmonizes with expansive Jupiter this morning, kindness and perspective flow naturally, helping conversations feel more open and supportive.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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While the setup is not perfect, any storms that do develop will be in an environment supportive of strong to possibly severe weather, including gusty winds & hail.—
Nelly Carreño,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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Both their maternal grandparents, Fátima Valencia and Narciso Mucutuy, and Ranoque, Tien and Cristin's father, have requested to have legal custody.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Thus, the film evolves into a twisted take on the maternal bond between Peter and Wendy Darling, especially when Ben can’t bring himself to strangle Sasha to death during the film’s climax.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Weinstein's lawyers have argued that the messages show there was nothing but a caring relationship.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The service The place is small enough that the staff knows your name, but feels familial and caring, not overbearing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Parental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parental. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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