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Recent Examples of parental
Parents with unhealthy attachment styles are at higher risk of parental burnout—including emotional exhaustion and a need to distance themselves from their children—a new study has found.
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Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The bill would remove the exception allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to marry with parental consent.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Of course, regulation alone won't solve all problems, industry practices, platform design, parental involvement and education all matter.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Youngkin has rolled back accommodations for trans students and increased parental notification requirements during his time in office.
—Halle Troadec, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
With Brown in particular, the parental urges are something Harbour has often talked about.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
Some colleges appear to be subtly trying to head off parental overengagement.
—Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2025
The researchers identified nine confounding factors in the study, like parental demographics, socioeconomic status, cognitive development and peer influence.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
In another case, a judge has grappled with issues of parental rights.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2025
Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The bill would remove the exception allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to marry with parental consent.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Of course, regulation alone won't solve all problems, industry practices, platform design, parental involvement and education all matter.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Youngkin has rolled back accommodations for trans students and increased parental notification requirements during his time in office.
—Halle Troadec, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
With Brown in particular, the parental urges are something Harbour has often talked about.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
Some colleges appear to be subtly trying to head off parental overengagement.
—Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2025
The researchers identified nine confounding factors in the study, like parental demographics, socioeconomic status, cognitive development and peer influence.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
In another case, a judge has grappled with issues of parental rights.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parental
Adjective
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Many women with natural hair can empathize with the breakage concerns and tediousness that can arise when taking down protective styles.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Some dietary supplements can help with bloating by improving factors like gut bacteria, digestion, and the gut’s protective barrier.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Cats that only have tail paralysis (and no other major nerve damage) often recover well with rest and supportive care, or sometimes require further surgery to stabilize the injury.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Koolaburra by Ugg Burree Platform Slippers Comfy, supportive, and elevated (literally), the Koolaburra by Ugg platform slippers have the plush, cozy feel of your favorite house shoes with a sturdy sole that Amazon shoppers say is both comfortable and supportive.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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This year, the Baby2Baby Gala, presented by Paul Mitchell in West Hollywood, honored Serena Williams with the Giving Tree Award in recognition of her advocacy for maternal health.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Nov. 2025
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In September, leaders of Rx Kids released research papers evaluating how the program affects economic stability, maternal mental health and birth outcomes in Flint, the city where the program first began and where roughly a third of the population lives below poverty.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Real, curious and caring customers.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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The foster teens of San Pasqual Academy received wonderful gifts from many caring individuals, that made their Halloween very special.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Parental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parental. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.
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