parental

adjective

Definition of parentalnext
as in protective

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Recent Examples of parental Dutchevici argued that while having siblings may provide more opportunities to learn soft skills like compromise and conflict resolution, parental involvement plays a huge part. — Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2026 The team noted that the peak in 2025 coincides with eroding trust in public health following the COVID pandemic, rising vaccine hesitancy and growing parental skepticism around newborn interventions. — Reuters, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2026 The district is not engaging with parental concerns in a long-term, sustainable way. — Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026 The new law would restrict the offering of addictive features, regardless of whether parental consent is obtained, TikTok’s legal team noted. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026 Apart from being part of the Republican Party’s Victory ‘26 slate, Shaw was endorsed by Moms for Liberty, a parental rights advocacy group, and the California Rifle and Pistol Association, a nonprofit that defends gun rights. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026 To play Stallone, Ippolito explored the hardships that shaped — and fueled — the older actor, including a difficult childhood, limited parental support and a profound sense of isolation. — ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026 Douthat asked about parental control over education, including transgender students’ participation on sports teams, and how to resolve situations in which rights conflict. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026 Disney says participation is optional, with staffed nonbiometric entrances and parental consent for minors. — Burak Oktenli, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parental
  1. protective
  2. supportive
  3. maternal
  4. caring
Adjective
  • The 'gold standard' Grading companies verify a card’s authenticity, assess its condition and seal it in a protective plastic case, known as a slab.
    — Matthew Tan, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
  • In this paradigm, productivity can outpace justice, and some security teams, left unchecked, have turned protective tools into instruments of harm.
    — David Niccolini, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of protective
Adjective
  • According to Alex, Walliams could be kind, encouraging, and supportive of her comedy ambitions, but also curt and cold.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Raman got almost no supportive outside spending in the primary, while millions of dollars were spent opposing her.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of supportive
Adjective
  • Several of the field’s top scientists described marketing by IFG and other clinics selling the technology to patients of advanced maternal age — 35 and older — as misleading and questioned the validity of their claims.
    — Megan Molteni, STAT, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Falco noted the long-standing research gaps in conditions including endometriosis, maternal health and PMOS.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of maternal
Adjective
  • Russell Brand‘s wife has told a court that the Despicable Me star was a caring and considerate lover during the period in which he has been accused of rape.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026
  • His friends and relatives described him as a caring, generous man with a booming laugh that could rattle windows.
    — Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of caring

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“Parental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parental. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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