as in parenthood
the caring for a child by its parents
as the big day approaches, the expectant couple are starting to get worried about their fitness for parenting
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as in raising
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 parenting
Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
Ruby, a Utah resident and member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, used the channel to highlight her parenting style, which included homeschooling and a strict sense of discipline.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Some of these have consciously shaped Mowry’s parenting style to her son, Cree, and daughter, Cairo.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Jason has reflected on his fatherhood experience, including how John's death affected his parenting style.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 23 Feb. 2025
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In a January 2025 interview with Parade, Bush Hager shared how tough parenting is at times.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
Ruby, a Utah resident and member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, used the channel to highlight her parenting style, which included homeschooling and a strict sense of discipline.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Some of these have consciously shaped Mowry’s parenting style to her son, Cree, and daughter, Cairo.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Jason has reflected on his fatherhood experience, including how John's death affected his parenting style.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parenting
Noun
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Over the weekend, Cori Broadus and her fiancé Wayne Deuce officially stepped into parenthood.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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Those comments have ultimately shaped her approach to parenthood as a whole.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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The year also began with a strong El Niño event, which occurs when the ocean in the Eastern Pacific releases large amounts of heat to the atmosphere, raising global temperatures.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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Sinema spent around $8,000 on travel expenses in the Boston area in the days surrounding the marathon this spring, but has reported raising just one dollar since March, according to CREW’s complaint.—
Laura Gersony,
The Arizona Republic,
24 Dec. 2024
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At least 30% of managers polled reported that their organization already offers enhanced maternity and paternity pay.—
Ganesh Rao,Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2025
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Kylie Kelce just gave a glimpse at her growing bump — and fun maternity style.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Parenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parenting. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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