as in parenting
the caring for a child by its parents
parenthood is a difficult task requiring great commitment
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Recent Examples of parenthood
Work won't take away from their enjoyment of new parenthood.
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Melissa Willets, Parents, 8 Apr. 2025
The couple described their path to parenthood as anything but conventional.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Is parenthood in the cards for Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco?
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 26 Mar. 2025
An essential part of the dance of managing parenthood and entrepreneurship is being able to ask for and receive help.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 27 Mar. 2025
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Melissa Willets, Parents, 8 Apr. 2025
The couple described their path to parenthood as anything but conventional.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Is parenthood in the cards for Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco?
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 26 Mar. 2025
An essential part of the dance of managing parenthood and entrepreneurship is being able to ask for and receive help.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parenthood
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Despite their fame, the actors, who welcomed their son in 2010 and daughter in 2018, take a hands-on approach to parenting.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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In their messages, O’Keefe and Read discussed their strained relationship, troubles with parenting and plans to see one another.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Parenthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parenthood. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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