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
Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Kristin Lewis, the chief product officer of Aura, said resources like their app can help parents protect their children from online threats.
—Sooji Nam, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
Max’s parents also gave kudos to Quandt for taking Max and his ideas seriously as a partner.
—Alexa Stone
updated March 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
The decision to delay kindergarten can financially affect parents, who in many cases must pay for child care or take time off from the workforce to care for the child.
—Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Plus, the star sat for an interview about all things Hannah with Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper, chatted with parents Billy Ray and Tish Cyrus, and recalled everything from Taylor Swift’s cameo in the Hannah Montana movie to touring with The Jonas Brothers.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2026
The special also included cameos from Selena Gomez and Cyrus' parents, Billy Ray Cyrus and Tish Cyrus.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
D’Arco, the director and lead consultant of D’Arco & Associates, discusses the major factors at play for schools, for athletes and for parents.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Both parents have reportedly been ordered to be examined by a therapist.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
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
Noun
As parents grapple with the safety question, some are also considering the value their kids are getting from expensive private schools in the Gulf.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Kristin Lewis, the chief product officer of Aura, said resources like their app can help parents protect their children from online threats.
—Sooji Nam, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
Max’s parents also gave kudos to Quandt for taking Max and his ideas seriously as a partner.
—Alexa Stone
updated March 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
The decision to delay kindergarten can financially affect parents, who in many cases must pay for child care or take time off from the workforce to care for the child.
—Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Plus, the star sat for an interview about all things Hannah with Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper, chatted with parents Billy Ray and Tish Cyrus, and recalled everything from Taylor Swift’s cameo in the Hannah Montana movie to touring with The Jonas Brothers.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2026
The special also included cameos from Selena Gomez and Cyrus' parents, Billy Ray Cyrus and Tish Cyrus.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
D’Arco, the director and lead consultant of D’Arco & Associates, discusses the major factors at play for schools, for athletes and for parents.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Both parents have reportedly been ordered to be examined by a therapist.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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In California, the rate among Hispanic mothers is twice as high as for white or Black women, state data show.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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Employment of mothers with children under 5 remains above pre-pandemic levels.—
Shay Castle,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Thompson's attorney, Lee Merritt, disputes the department's findings and said the video raises broader concerns about police policy.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Gulf’s involvement raises the specter of the conflict expanding amid a push to reopen the strait.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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In one of the first of many No Kings rallies throughout metro Detroit, more than 100 people — including retirees, moms, dads, political candidates, young kids, and even a dog — lined both sides of Orchard Lake in West Bloomfield to protest.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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After reaching out for support in an online moms group, Harris has been overwhelmed by the response.—
Monique John,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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That mulch covering the not-so-lovely fabric traps wayward weed seeds and nurtures them.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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The first two works came from alumni of the Minnesota Orchestra Composer Institute, a program that nurtures emerging composers each year.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
27 Feb. 2026
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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.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
25 Nov. 2025
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Ongoing feedback also fosters open communication and shows that managers are invested in their team’s success.—
Bob Helbig,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
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One reason why feeling a connection with nature may be linked to well-being is that nature connectedness fosters mindfulness – the ability to be present and attentive.—
Lea Barbett,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Parents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parents. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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