Thesaurus results for UPBRINGING

upbringing

noun

Definition of upbringing

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 McKenzie's success also showed him that the circumstances of their upbringing did not have to determine their futures. — Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026 What readers are saying The comments on the article largely focus on the Harp family's upbringing and its impact on their lives, particularly highlighting issues with homeschooling and religious indoctrination. — Terrence McCoy, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026 There was a lot of trauma that surrounded your upbringing and that’s not your fault. — R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026 The now 5-time MVP made some controversial comments regarding her upbringing during her acceptance speech of her latest award. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for upbringing

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His fascination culminated in the majestic Whistlejacket (1762), a life-size Arabian, hot-blooded and rearing.

— Air Mail, Air Mail, 3 Oct. 2026
Family balance Allowing both parents to have sufficient time off to bond and adjust to their new roles can also have longer-term benefits within the family unit and contribute toward more equity in child rearing.

— Megan Kuykendoll, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 2026

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Experts point to busier schedules, parenting demands, shrinking friendship networks and the appeal of at-home entertainment as some possible reasons for the decline.

— Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
The parenting conversation about teens and phones is moving past the stopwatch.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of parenting

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Since becoming a father, Allen has also opened up about how parenthood has changed his perspective on football.

— Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
Though Ursula loves her daughter, the film suggests that there are consequences for not always being keen on parenthood and for maybe sometimes wanting to live one’s own life.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of parenthood

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Saturday's college football slate is headlined by two SEC matchups that are some of the best rivalries in the sport - but that doesn't mean there aren't eyebrow-raising plays elsewhere.

— Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
The best teams are built when people feel safe raising concerns, challenging assumptions and contributing.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026

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