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Recent Examples of parental
Where academic pressures run high, so does the money and the parental anxiety.
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Catherine Thorbecke, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
During this time, the owls are still under parental care.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Irish director Lee Cronin showed a lip-smacking eagerness to exploit parental fears in The Hole in the Ground and Evil Dead Rise.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Those caught after curfew will be detained, and parents could face a $250 parental responsibility ticket for first offenses and a $500 fine for additional offenses.
—Elle Meyers, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Ashley doesn’t have much in the way of parental guidance, and Lindsay is only too ready to fill in.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
Several online groups and vaccine opposition organizations have formed to advocate for parental choice and a more cautious approach.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
The settlement will see the online game platform, which lets people program and play games created by themselves or others, pay $10 million to the state, make nationwide platform changes, including new parental controls, and other measures.
—Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
For detailed information on setting approvals and other parental controls, click here.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Catherine Thorbecke, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
During this time, the owls are still under parental care.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Irish director Lee Cronin showed a lip-smacking eagerness to exploit parental fears in The Hole in the Ground and Evil Dead Rise.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Those caught after curfew will be detained, and parents could face a $250 parental responsibility ticket for first offenses and a $500 fine for additional offenses.
—Elle Meyers, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Ashley doesn’t have much in the way of parental guidance, and Lindsay is only too ready to fill in.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
Several online groups and vaccine opposition organizations have formed to advocate for parental choice and a more cautious approach.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
The settlement will see the online game platform, which lets people program and play games created by themselves or others, pay $10 million to the state, make nationwide platform changes, including new parental controls, and other measures.
—Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
For detailed information on setting approvals and other parental controls, click here.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parental
Adjective
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Damage to the facility’s outer protective structure has compromised safety functions designed to prevent the release of radioactivity into the environment.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
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On June 28, 2024, he was served with an emergency protective order and a notice of intent to terminate from the Costa Mesa Police Department, but after leaving headquarters, Josett drove by the woman’s home in violation of the restraining order and was arrested, Edds said.—
Nathaniel Percy,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This is a strong time to outline an idea, rehearse once, and put it in front of a small, supportive audience.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Saxton said the department has been told to expect a 40% cut to its permanent supportive housing funding.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Socioeconomic factors, higher maternal age and previous pregnancies can put a person at more risk.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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When John begins spitting out his food, his mother, Heather (Shirley Henderson), worn down by exhaustion and anger, banishes him from the dinner table—the first in an unceasing series of maternal rejections.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Sheriff Jim Cooper lauded Lester’s leadership capabilities, work ethic and caring nature.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Ryyan's parents describe him as humble, caring, and deeply supportive.—
Kennedy Cook,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Parental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parental. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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