as in parenthood
the caring for a child by its parents
as the big day approaches, the expectant couple are starting to get worried about their fitness for parenting
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as in raising
to bring forth and raise to maturity through care and education
They expertly parent their second child using all the lessons learned from raising their first.
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Recent Examples of parenting
Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2025
The harshness that sometimes emerges in Cliff’s approach to parenting lands with a more punitive thud in that context.
—Laura Bradley, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2025
This media history considers the uneven history of working women, and the evolving technologies that make modern parenting a trial.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 31 July 2025
On Monday, July 28, the two co-hosts were joined by Dr. Aliza Pressman to answer a few questions about summer parenting.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 July 2025
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Noun
Most deeply in the day-to-day realities of parenting.
—Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2025
The harshness that sometimes emerges in Cliff’s approach to parenting lands with a more punitive thud in that context.
—Laura Bradley, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2025
This media history considers the uneven history of working women, and the evolving technologies that make modern parenting a trial.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 31 July 2025
On Monday, July 28, the two co-hosts were joined by Dr. Aliza Pressman to answer a few questions about summer parenting.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parenting
Noun
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The Fifty Shades of Grey actor always looked forward to parenthood.—
Emy LaCroix,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Having always been drawn to the majestic appearance of black cats, her path to cat parenthood was somewhat unexpected.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
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The year also began with a strong El Niño event, which occurs when the ocean in the Eastern Pacific releases large amounts of heat to the atmosphere, raising global temperatures.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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Sinema spent around $8,000 on travel expenses in the Boston area in the days surrounding the marathon this spring, but has reported raising just one dollar since March, according to CREW’s complaint.—
Laura Gersony,
The Arizona Republic,
24 Dec. 2024
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As part of the initiative, players can receive grants for egg and embryo freezing and IVF treatment, as well as paid maternity and parental support.—
Amanda Davies,
CNN Money,
18 Aug. 2025
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The closure comes at a time when many hospitals across the country have shuttered their maternity wards, with administrators often citing high costs, low reimbursement rates, low birth rates and staffing issues.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Parenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parenting. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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