as in rearing
the way a child is raised; the care and teaching given to a child by parents or other people
—usually singular
My wife had a very sheltered upbringing. His grandmother saw to his upbringing.
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Recent Examples of upbringing
Aikins, who struggled with substance use during Vance's upbringing, was also honored for celebrating 10 years of sobriety.
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Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
White's music reflects his upbringing and experiences, offering listeners an authentic glimpse into his life and heritage.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The weeklong childhood stays with my uncle in Brooklyn got multiplied by a few more weeks when telling people about my make-believe dual-city upbringing.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2025
While critics argue that XL bullies are genetically predisposed to bouts of aggression, advocates like Gunner's owner are pointing to moments such as this one as evidence that behavior is more about upbringing and responsible ownership than genetics.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
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Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
White's music reflects his upbringing and experiences, offering listeners an authentic glimpse into his life and heritage.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The weeklong childhood stays with my uncle in Brooklyn got multiplied by a few more weeks when telling people about my make-believe dual-city upbringing.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2025
While critics argue that XL bullies are genetically predisposed to bouts of aggression, advocates like Gunner's owner are pointing to moments such as this one as evidence that behavior is more about upbringing and responsible ownership than genetics.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upbringing
Noun
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Authoritative parenting, characterized by warmth, structure and limit-setting, appears to be related to higher rates of conscientiousness in children.—
Jasmine Mote,
Scientific American,
7 July 2025
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Don't forget to check out our other parenting guides, such as the Best Tablets for Kids and the Best Kid Podcasts.—
Simon Hill Adrienne So,
Wired News,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Described as a haunting blend of mythology and family drama, the story follows a couple whose dreams of parenthood are shattered by a mystical ritual, forcing their daughter Narguis to embrace her supernatural destiny amidst love, betrayal and a cursed fate.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
30 June 2025
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Many of them are deeply engaged in the everyday bustle of raising their grandkids—because child-care costs keep climbing and the demands of parenthood keep growing, but perhaps also because more of them are staying active long enough to be able to help.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
30 June 2025
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“Upbringing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upbringing. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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