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Recent Examples of parental
Without more parental controls, the state could push for a ban on teens accessing ChatGPT.
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Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
The complaint also alleges that ChatGPT collects data from minors without meaningful parental oversight, as well as causes behavioral addiction and cognitive harm.
—ABC News, 1 June 2026
The state cites research suggesting young users can become emotionally attached to AI chatbots and argues OpenAI has failed to implement meaningful age-verification measures, parental notification systems or safeguards despite widespread evidence that minors use the service.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
On its parental resource page, OpenAI says ChatGPT is built with safety in mind.
—Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 1 June 2026
In July, Thomas, 30, filed a petition to establish parental relationship with the actress, 37, in Los Angeles, and requested joint legal and physical custody of Louetta, along with an order for visitation, according to documents obtained by USA TODAY.
—Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Exceptions would be allowed if both parents voluntarily agreed to share parental rights.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The law in Gaza allows exceptions to the minimum age of 17 with parental consent and authorization by a judge.
—Toqa Ezzidin, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Jones did not have parental rights to either child.
—Caroline Zimmerman
may 28, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
The complaint also alleges that ChatGPT collects data from minors without meaningful parental oversight, as well as causes behavioral addiction and cognitive harm.
—ABC News, 1 June 2026
The state cites research suggesting young users can become emotionally attached to AI chatbots and argues OpenAI has failed to implement meaningful age-verification measures, parental notification systems or safeguards despite widespread evidence that minors use the service.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
On its parental resource page, OpenAI says ChatGPT is built with safety in mind.
—Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 1 June 2026
In July, Thomas, 30, filed a petition to establish parental relationship with the actress, 37, in Los Angeles, and requested joint legal and physical custody of Louetta, along with an order for visitation, according to documents obtained by USA TODAY.
—Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Exceptions would be allowed if both parents voluntarily agreed to share parental rights.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The law in Gaza allows exceptions to the minimum age of 17 with parental consent and authorization by a judge.
—Toqa Ezzidin, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Jones did not have parental rights to either child.
—Caroline Zimmerman
may 28, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parental
Adjective
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If successful, this technology could produce longer-lasting, blowout-resistant tires and more protective electronics cases.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Each piece is crafted from solid acacia wood that is naturally weather-resistant and sealed with a protective finish for an extra layer of durability.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Relations with partners, spouses and close friends are warm and supportive.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Interfaith also operates the city’s Navigation Center, a transitional shelter with supportive services that will add 25 beds this year for a total of 75 beds.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Waldorf called the maternal-fetal-medicine team at the University of Arkansas for Medical Science in Little Rock, the state’s only academic health center.—
Kavitha Surana,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Studies tracking maternal skin barrier function found that TEWL rises steadily after birth, peaking at around two months postpartum.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Become a concierge doctor, and a physician may earn more caring for 500 patients than previously earned with a panel of 2,000.—
Robert Pearl,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Your words carry more weight when confidence stays warm and caring.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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“Parental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parental. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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