parented

Definition of parentednext
past tense of parent

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of parented But why should children be parented according to their own standards rather than their parents’? Maria Balaska, Time, 23 Nov. 2025 The fictional pair broke up several times and co-parented their daughter, Mikayla, before reuniting in season 10 and getting engaged in season 11. Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025 Parenting values are simply, deeply personal, and tied closely to the way we were raised and how we were parented as kids, says Kim Rippy, LPC, CCTP-II, trauma and anxiety specialist, and practice owner at Keystone Therapy Group. ​wendy Wisner, Parents, 19 Aug. 2025 Organisations parented by his vision host serious literary gatherings, confer prestigious awards, build encyclopaedic information on Tamil literature, art and culture, and impart literary, cultural and philosophical education to hundreds of curious minds. Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2025 Pratt and his ex-wife, Anna Faris, welcomed Jack in 2012 and have co-parented since their split in 2017. Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parented
Verb
  • The trip raised hopes among some members on the WhatsApp chain that expressions of empathy toward Palestinians will become more common at Beth El, both from the bimah and in synagogue-wide communications.
    Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Together, the reports signal a possible escalation in the Iran -war — the fallout of which has already rattled markets and raised fears of broader supply chain disruptions and higher global prices.
    Dylan Butts, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The school nurtured generations of students who went on to become educators, business leaders, public servants and community advocates.
    Danita R. DeHaney, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
  • The team nurtured a wave of young talent to surround Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero.
    Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • And it's fostered connection between me and the world.
    Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Fittingly, the summit’s resemblance to summer camp fostered a mood of compulsory cheer.
    Gaby Del Valle, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026

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“Parented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parented. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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