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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as in raises
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
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Following the acquittal, the parents of Lucy Fernandez released a statement expressing disappointment while affirming their respect for the judicial process.
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Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
In addition to concerns about Camp Mystic’s emergency planning and response, parents were frustrated by the lack of meaningful communication and effective coordination in the flood’s aftermath.
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Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
The latter is particularly an important topic among parents and adults caring for little ones.
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Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
In December 2025, Nick Reiner was arrested on suspicion of murdering his parents, beloved filmmaker Rob Reiner and photographer/producer Michele Reiner.
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Allison Degrushe,
StyleCaster,
16 June 2026
The one-room schoolhouse began with 40 students, the majority of whom had parents who were formerly enslaved.
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Rodney Coates,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
The signatories include creators, actors, students, parents and members of the general public.
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Corbin Bolies,
Variety,
16 June 2026
Sparkle Shine Glitter Glow will offer Troll makeovers for kids and their parents.
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Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
16 June 2026
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
11 June 2026
Looking ahead, the pair plan to relocate to Florida, though Andrew will split his time between the Sunshine State and Baltimore as he co-parents his two daughters.
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Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
Fellow plaintiff parents Brandy Roberts and Joann Bogard also snagged seats and joined Rodriguez in the back row of the courtroom to watch Zuckerberg’s testimony.
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Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
18 Feb. 2026
That seems like an eternity ago to Cane babies born that year and perhaps now parents themselves.
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Greg Cote
january 5,
Miami Herald,
5 Jan. 2026
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.
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Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
15 Aug. 2025
That seems like an eternity ago to Cane babies born that year and perhaps now parents themselves.
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Greg Cote Miami Herald,
Arkansas Online,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
Trump would also occasionally bring his aging parents on his personal plane, according to his former pilot, Mike Donovan.
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Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Following the acquittal, the parents of Lucy Fernandez released a statement expressing disappointment while affirming their respect for the judicial process.
—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
In addition to concerns about Camp Mystic’s emergency planning and response, parents were frustrated by the lack of meaningful communication and effective coordination in the flood’s aftermath.
—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
The latter is particularly an important topic among parents and adults caring for little ones.
—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
In December 2025, Nick Reiner was arrested on suspicion of murdering his parents, beloved filmmaker Rob Reiner and photographer/producer Michele Reiner.
—
Allison Degrushe,
StyleCaster,
16 June 2026
The one-room schoolhouse began with 40 students, the majority of whom had parents who were formerly enslaved.
—
Rodney Coates,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
The signatories include creators, actors, students, parents and members of the general public.
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Corbin Bolies,
Variety,
16 June 2026
Sparkle Shine Glitter Glow will offer Troll makeovers for kids and their parents.
—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
16 June 2026
Verb
The influence on how each generation parents their children is striking as well.
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Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
11 June 2026
Looking ahead, the pair plan to relocate to Florida, though Andrew will split his time between the Sunshine State and Baltimore as he co-parents his two daughters.
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Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
Fellow plaintiff parents Brandy Roberts and Joann Bogard also snagged seats and joined Rodriguez in the back row of the courtroom to watch Zuckerberg’s testimony.
—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
18 Feb. 2026
That seems like an eternity ago to Cane babies born that year and perhaps now parents themselves.
—
Greg Cote
january 5,
Miami Herald,
5 Jan. 2026
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
That seems like an eternity ago to Cane babies born that year and perhaps now parents themselves.
—
Greg Cote Miami Herald,
Arkansas Online,
26 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parents
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Studies have shown that up to ten per cent of first-time mothers die in childbirth, as do more than sixty per cent of firstborn cubs.
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But Komisar is the first to acknowledge that our country does not provide the structural support needed for mothers to prioritize their children in the early years.
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The extreme heat has been supercharged by global warming, driven by humans burning fossil fuels, which raises the background temperature, making every heat wave more intense.
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Before Crowley was ousted, the city’s top financial analyst pushed back on her budget-cutting narrative, saying that spending on the Fire Department actually went up during that budget year — in large part because of a package of firefighter raises.
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Many Amazon reviewers, especially moms, say this set is their favorite for working from home, going to their kids' games, and vacations.
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Below, grab summer-perfect tote bags, the best carryall for busy moms, and an ultra-versatile convertible bag.
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The advent of artificial intelligence is giving a new shine to a liberal arts education, which career experts say nurtures the skills valued by employers as AI increasingly changes the workplace.
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The song references having a safe space to express yourself and that is what Pride represents - a community that protects and nurtures its own.
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After Robin is gravely injured, he is taken in by the sage prioress Brigid (Jodie Comer), who nurses him back to health at an island convent.
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Her father — struggling with poverty and the grief over his wife's death — wants to shoot it, but Jessica secretly nurses the animal back to health, bringing her closer to her father in the process.
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This collaborative approach not only elevates AI output quality but also fosters critical thinking, enhancing user proficiency across various domains.
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Props, too, to director of photography Tyson Perkins for cloaking it with moody shadows that fosters its creepy feel.
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“Parents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parents. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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