as in mothers
a person who brings forth and raises a child
The couple recently became parents for the first time. She grew up in a single parent household.
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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 parents
John Wisely, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
However, when his parents moved from their country home in the 1990s, his father's prized garlic was left behind on the property.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
Perry did not receive a scholarship offer from KU until late August and visited campus with his parents in mid-September.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
The event was part of a growing list of milestones for the couple, as this summer, a source told PEOPLE that Pullman has already won over the hearts of Gerber's famous parents, Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
After the crash, parents met with their children at Gray Middle School, Ridgell added.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
But as obsolete as these pregnancy myths might have become, in some ways parents still need them.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
The parents of a girl who was among the victims who perished in flooding waters at Texas’ Camp Mystic in July have condemned the camp's plans to reopen while their daughter’s body remains missing.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Deanne Hullender, a spokesperson for the district, said 23,000 emails were sent to parents and guardians to inform them about the posters.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Sep. 2025
Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
Some said their parents liked the schools or moved for a job.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
However, when his parents moved from their country home in the 1990s, his father's prized garlic was left behind on the property.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
Perry did not receive a scholarship offer from KU until late August and visited campus with his parents in mid-September.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
The event was part of a growing list of milestones for the couple, as this summer, a source told PEOPLE that Pullman has already won over the hearts of Gerber's famous parents, Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
After the crash, parents met with their children at Gray Middle School, Ridgell added.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
But as obsolete as these pregnancy myths might have become, in some ways parents still need them.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
The parents of a girl who was among the victims who perished in flooding waters at Texas’ Camp Mystic in July have condemned the camp's plans to reopen while their daughter’s body remains missing.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Deanne Hullender, a spokesperson for the district, said 23,000 emails were sent to parents and guardians to inform them about the posters.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
Waukesha School District parents Joe Burke and Sean Shurbet have questioned the district's enrollment data, saying the City of Waukesha's data shows current and projected growth that contradicts district data.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parents
Noun
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While the song, which drops on October 1, 2025, celebrates this chapter of her life, it’s also meant to empower other mothers, no matter their journey.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
1 Oct. 2025
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In addition to Respin, Peloton is partnering with the Hospital for Special Surgery, the world’s leading orthopedic hospital, to launch five collections focused on runner’s knee, new mothers, office workers, tennis elbow and bone health.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The birds, sourced from Jurgielewicz Farms, an Amish producer in Pennsylvania that raises Peking ducks exclusively, are hung to dry overnight.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Oct. 2025
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In painting such a devastating picture of Biden, Harris raises questions about her own political judgment.—
Book Marks
October 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After pregnancy, the state allows Medicaid-eligible moms and their kids to stay on the coverage for one year postpartum.—
Jessie Balmert,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Sep. 2025
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Both were standouts from the 2018 House blue wave — moms with national security credentials, conquering old Republican suburbs.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Getting creative with my style nurtures the confidence that empowers me to show up in the world authentically.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
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The vegan lip treatment delivers intense moisture via a peptide that smoothes and plumps, as well as hyaluronic acid that nurtures dry skin.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The city is home to a robust ecosystem of producers, service companies and highly skilled professionals, now reinforced by the Madrid Audiovisual Cluster, which fosters public–private collaboration across the sector.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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Just as important, sharing financial information fosters trust.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Parents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parents. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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