as in mother
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 to raise
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 parent
Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 10 July 2025
In many cases, core systems and procurement processes are not yet fully operational or are at the mercy of the former parent company, making traditional supplier onboarding a challenge.
—Simon Wells, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Charna Flam, People.com, 16 June 2025
This underscores the importance of parenting education and fatherhood programs.
—Chuka Emezue, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2025
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Noun
As a father of four and grandfather of eight, Walker connects deeply with the pride parents feel at these events.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 10 July 2025
In many cases, core systems and procurement processes are not yet fully operational or are at the mercy of the former parent company, making traditional supplier onboarding a challenge.
—Simon Wells, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Verb
With Harper still at home, the proud parents have spoken about parenting their youngest child and only daughter.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 16 June 2025
This underscores the importance of parenting education and fatherhood programs.
—Chuka Emezue, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parent
Noun
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The 69-year-old hails from an ethnically mixed family – his father is Azeri and his mother is Kurdish.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN,
6 July 2024
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And if your mother doesn't feel comfortable setting her own boundary, offer to be her excuse.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Washington Post,
6 July 2024
Verb
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Money raised will prioritize private residential nursing care, additional support services and ongoing transport and palliative care needs.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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Attorneys in death penalty cases often raise the issue of past trauma as a mitigating factor for juries to consider when deciding punishment.—
The Marshall Project,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Kate Stricker is a mom of four and the creator of The Home Reset, an audio course that encourages moms in their decluttering journey.—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
7 July 2025
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My mom used to take us outside at night to look at the stars, and actually, my dad just gave her a telescope for her birthday.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Verb
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The track also has an on-site technology college that is helping nurture the next generation of motorsport engineers.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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This area, known for its swampy soul vibe and original music, has nurtured multiple generations of successful Music City performers, including Gretchen Wilson and Eric Church.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
6 July 2025
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By taking these steps, your recommendation will effectively showcase your nephew's potential while upholding the integrity of the hiring process and fostering workplace harmony.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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But what’s needed is a place to truly foster and nurture those connections.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
8 July 2025
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“Parent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parent. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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