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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 Considering his lineage and football upbringing, that shouldn’t be a surprise. — Dane Brugler, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Expect a menu that leans into Michigan seasonality, thoughtful wine pairings, and dishes that reflect Carlisle’s Wisconsin farm upbringing. — Amy Bizzarri, Midwest Living, 20 Aug. 2026 And when her grad school asked for proof of vaccination, Liz Marnik was finally ready to defy her upbringing and get the shots. — Felice J. Freyer, STAT, 19 Aug. 2026 Below, Temple talks with Vanity Fair about returning to Ted Lasso, her punk rock upbringing, her friendship with Hannah Waddingham, and her relationship with cigarettes. — Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for upbringing

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Research shows that incorporating horticulture and expanding into cash crops raises farmers’ earnings, as does the rearing of livestock.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026
Given so much uncertainty about this rapidly evolving technology and its potential effects on kids, Suskind spends a lot of the book offering parents a practical guide for safely navigating child-rearing in the age of AI.

— Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 14 July 2026

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The senator's debate-stage gaffe was eyebrow raising – some even say disqualifying.

— Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
The annual event will include the raising of India’s national flag, cultural performances and remarks from the Consulate General of India in San Francisco.

— Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2026

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